MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- When it comes to catching criminals, every minute counts. The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) has recently been selected to participate in a pilot program testing rapid DNA technology.

The new tool is designed to significantly reduce the time needed to analyze DNA profiles.

Sheriff Wesley Doolittle, who is less than a year into his term leading the third-oldest county in Texas, is embracing this innovation as part of his department's efforts to stay current with advancing technology.

"We've got to implement things and not stay static. Move with the future, move with technology in order to be effective in law enforcement," Doolittle said.

Rapid DNA technology can analyze DNA samples in less than two hours, a stark contrast to the traditional

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