To: Board of Supervisors
From: David O. Livingston, Sheriff-Coroner
Report Title: FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution approving and authorizing the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for, accept, and execute a grant award agreement, including any modifications or extensions thereof, pursuant to the grant guidelines, with the Governor's Office of Emergency Services as fiscal agent, for the FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Services Improvement Grant, in an initial amount of $66,283, for support of forensic training, for the initial period of April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this request will result in an initial grant amount of $66,283 for the Office of the Sheriff. No County match is required.
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Paul Coverdell Forensic Services Grant Program is to improve the quality and timelines of forensic science services over current operations. The non-competitive funds are available for distribution during the initial period beginning April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. The Office of the Sheriff's Forensic Services Division is an ANAB (ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board) accredited laboratory that has on-going training requirements to fulfill accreditation criteria. This grant provides funding for crime laboratory equipment and annual training of forensic staff.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
If the Board does not approve, the County will not receive grant funding for training necessary to retain ANAB accreditation.
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
boIN THE MATTER OF Applying for and accepting the FY 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program.
WHEREAS, the County of Contra Costa is seeking funds available through the U.S. De...
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