FY2004 Coverdell Report to Congress - Funding Table
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| States and Units of Local Government |
| Alabama |
$223,309
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Alabama Dept. of Economic and Community Affairs |
$102,842 |
$80,233 |
The project will: 1) improve the infrastructure and analysis capacity of the ADFS's two toxicology laboratories; 2) provide
each toxicology laboratory with a new enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) instrument and supplies for rapid, yet accurate
drug and/or drug metabolite screening; and 3)provide for the out-sourcing of 300-400 toxicology cases to private vendor laboratories.
|
| Jefferson County Coroner/ME Office |
|
$40,234 |
Funds will be used to purchase a DEXIS radiographic dental X-Ray machine. |
| |
| Alaska |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Alaska Department of Public Safety |
$57,052 |
|
Funds will be used for: 1) personnel; 2) updating/replacement of computers; 3) education; 4) training; and 5) certification
of lab analysts.
|
| |
| Arizona |
$207,752
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Arizona Criminal Justice Commission |
$127,522 |
$80,230 |
Grant funds will be used to: 1) provide training and education; 2) laboratory information management system upgrades; 3) equipment
and accreditation costs. Agencies working in a collaborative statewide effort include; Arizona Department of Public Safety
Crime Laboratory, Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner, Mesa Police Department Crime Laboratory, Scottsdale Police
Department Crime Laboratory, Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner and Tucson Police Department Crime Laboratory.
|
| |
| Arkansas |
$62,283
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration |
$62,283 |
|
The laboratory will use grant funds to purchase an Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer with a SI(Li) detector. |
| |
| California |
$971,286
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Governor's Office of Emergency Services |
$810,820 |
|
This project will provide education and training to over 600 forensic scientists to ensure they effectively and efficiently
perform their laboratory work. The project will continue the successful education/training program for operational forensic
scientists established in 2002 and continuing in 2003 with Coverdell funding.
|
| Orange County Sheriff Coroner |
|
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase: 1) Gas Chromatograph; 2) ballistic testing equipment; 3) a fuming chamber; 4) data analysis
software; 5) an analytical balance. Additionally, the grantee will contract to have de-ionized water provided to the laboratory.
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| County of Ventura |
|
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase a Liquid Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer. |
| |
| Colorado |
$123,194
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Colorado DPS, Division of Criminal Justice |
$103,983 |
|
This project will upgrade the Quality Systems program in the State's forensic laboratory system and purchase computer hardware
and software to support the Quality Management system.
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| Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office |
|
$19,211 |
Funds will be used to provide training for two new laboratory personnel; maintain proficiency and certifications for existing
personnel.
|
| |
| Connecticut |
$79,595 |
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Connecticut Office of Policy and Management |
$79,595 |
|
The State of Connecticut use Coverdell funds is to purchase equipment to increase quality and efficiency in the Forensic Science
Laboratory and the Medical Examiner's Office.
|
| |
| Delaware |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Delaware Criminal Justice Council |
$57,052 |
|
The project will convert the existing film-based dental X-ray technology to a DEXIS digital radiography system at the Office
of the Chief Medical Examiner.
|
| |
| District of Columbia |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
District of Columbia Justice Grants
Administration
|
$57,052 |
|
This is a two-part project: 1) the OCME proposes to identify, purchase and install the necessary equipment to take radiographs
and/or fluoroscopic images using a portable X-ray machine; and 2) to contract out for DNA services to identify decomposed
decedents, where the normal identification procedure using visual, dental, or fingerprints does not work.
|
| |
| Florida |
$559,479
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Florida Department of Law Enforcement |
$388,886 |
|
The program will purchase instrumentation, supplies and equipment to provide more efficient processing of evidence and thus
decrease turnaround time in forensic laboratories within the FDLE system.
|
| Hillsborough County Medical Examiner |
|
$72,423 |
Funds will be used to purchase toxicology analysis equipment for the medical examiner's office. |
| Hernando County Sheriff's Office |
|
$45,937 |
Funds will be used to purchase an automated fingerprint and palm print Identification system, and to provide training for
a data entry clerk.
|
| Pinellas County |
|
$52,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase and validate an automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) workstation and to train employees. |
| |
| Georgia |
$433,603
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council |
$198,453 |
$78,034 |
The funds will be used to purchase equipment for the Trace Analysis Section, the LIMS system, the Toxicology Section and the
Medical Examiners. The equipment will permit improvements to the quality and/or speed of service provided by the laboratory
and the Medical Examiners. Additionally, the project will also fund a part-time forensic odontologist to examine skeletal
remains.
|
| City of Savannah |
|
$76,883 |
Funds will be used to purchase a Live Scan fingerprint system and related fingerprint matching software. |
| Fulton County Medical Examiner |
|
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase: 1) laboratory equipment; 2) supplies; 3) computer hardware and software; and 4) digital imaging
equipment. Additionally, funds will be used for training and certification of laboratory analysts.
|
| |
| Hawaii |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Hawaii Department of the Attorney General |
$57,052 |
|
Funds will be used to install the appropriate infrastructure to expand the laboratory's evidence drying capacity and to enhance
the laboratory's ability to process vehicles and preserve evidence.
|
| |
| Idaho |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Idaho State Police |
$57,052 |
|
This project will provide forensic scientists with additional and replacement equipment that will increase the efficiency
of current methodologies; and hire a part-time employee for the Latent Section to process evidence for latent prints.
|
| |
| Illinois |
$289,134
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority |
$289,134 |
|
The forensic sciences laboratories in Illinois will utilize funding to: 1) upgrade/purchase computer hardware and software;
2) upgrade laboratory information management systems and procure additional analytical equipment/supplies; 3) maintain accreditation
status; and 4) provide training to forensic analysts.
|
| |
| Indiana |
$141,571
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Indiana Criminal Justice Institute |
$141,571 |
|
The project will provide funding for: 1) a Digital Photo Imaging Processor Forensic Video Package; 2) ten (10) digital cameras;
and 3) the cost of training associated with the video system.
|
| |
| Iowa |
$67,272
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Iowa Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy |
$67,272 |
|
The program will consist of: (1) a Report Distribution Enhancement system; (2) computer hardware for the Department of Public
Health/Medical Examiner's Office; and (3) training for death investigators.
|
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| Kansas |
$62,232
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
|
| Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council |
$62,232 |
|
The program will: 1) add an evidence specialist position to the KBI; 2) allow for additional funds for overtime for KBI personnel;
and 3) provide for continuing education requirements.
|
| |
| Kentucky |
$94,092
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Kentucky Justice And Public Safety Cabinet |
$94,092 |
|
The Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratories and the Kentucky Medical Examiner's Program have a combined project to achieve
four goals: (1) seminar/conference training opportunities; (2) continuing education toward a Forensic Toxicology Master's
Degree; (3) new histology equipment; (4) new computers to implement a new laboratory information management computer system.
|
| |
| Louisiana |
$182,974
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice |
$102,741 |
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to achieve and/or maintain ASCLD/LAB accreditation for laboratories within the State. |
| |
| Maine |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Maine Department of Public Safety |
$57,052 |
|
The program will: 1) provide equipment and education and training for the Maine State Police Crime Lab; 2) provide computers
and photography equipment for the Chief Medical Examiner's Office; and 3) provide computer equipment, accreditation and certification
for the Maine Health and Environmental Testing Lab.
|
| |
| Maryland |
$284,195
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Maryland Governor's Office of Crime Control Policy |
$125,879 |
|
Funds will be used to: 1) purchase laboratory equipment; 2)provide education, training and ASCLD-LAB accreditation costs for
laboratories participating in the state task force plan.
|
| Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner |
|
$80,083 |
Funds will be used to: 1) purchase laboratory equipment; 2) purchase computer hardware and software; and 3) provide education
and training opportunities for personnel in the medical examiner's office.
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| Baltimore County Police Department |
|
$78,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase information management systems and related computer equipment. |
| |
| Massachusetts |
$147,004
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Massachusetts State Police |
$147,004 |
|
Project goals include: (1) training of personnel; (2) validations of higher throughput production methods, technologies and
preparative kits; (3) upgrades and repairs to current facilities; (4) obtain annual proficiency tests and training evaluation
challenge materials to insure accreditation compliance by all current and newly-hired examiners for MSP forensic service providers;
(5) funding for temporary staff; and (6) subcontracting of Coverdell "base funds" through MSP to the Boston Police Department
Crime Laboratory in support of their accredited forensic services.
|
| |
| Michigan |
$230,328
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Michigan Crime Victims Services Commission |
$230,328 |
|
The program will provide for the purchase of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for the Forensic Science Division
of the Michigan State Police.
|
| |
| Minnesota |
$190,119
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Minnesota Department of Public Safety |
$115,607 |
|
Funds will be used for the development and implementation of an ongoing plan of action to continue to improve the quality,
timeliness and credibility of all forensic science services to the Minnesota criminal justice community.
|
| City of Minneapolis Police Department |
|
$74,512 |
Funds will be used to purchase imaging equipment for firearms, ballistics and tool mark examinations. |
| |
| Mississippi |
$146,070
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Mississippi Division of Public Safety Planning |
$65,837 |
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to acquire and implement a medical examiner information management system and to hire a case coordinator
in the State Medical Examiner's Office.
|
| |
| Missouri |
$290,589
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Missouri Department of Public Safety |
$130,332 |
$80,233 |
The program will: 1) provide professional training in a variety of forensic science disciplines including DNA testing, firearms,
impression evidence, and drug/toxicology; 2) will allow crime laboratory personnel to attend professional forensic science
organization meetings and workshops; and 3) allow Southeast Missouri State University to purchase firearms and ballistic testing
equipment.
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| St. Louis County Police Department |
|
$80,024 |
Funding will be used to: 1) purchase equipment and software; 2) prepare for ASCLD-LAB accreditation; and 3) provide training
to non-DNA analysts.
|
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| Montana |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Montana Board of Crime Control |
$57,052 |
|
The program will: 1) offer training to existing staff and 2) provide funds to hire additional staffing to address the backlog
in the DNA/Serology Section of the state laboratory.
|
| |
| Nebraska |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Nebraska State Patrol |
$57,052 |
|
The goal of this project is to improve the quality and timeliness of forensic laboratory services available within the state
of Nebraska through the implementation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
|
| |
| Nevada |
$80,233
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Nevada Department of Public Safety |
N/A |
|
Did Not Apply for FY2004 Coverdell Base Funding. |
| Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department |
|
$80,233 |
Las Vegas MPD will purchase: 1) digital imaging workstations; 2) digital cameras; 3) stereomicroscopes; and 4) other laboratory
equipment.
|
| |
| New Hampshire |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| New Hampshire Department of Justice |
$57,052 |
|
This project will provide funding for: 1) part-time staff; 2) laboratory and computer equipment; and 3) accreditation fees. |
| |
| New Jersey |
$347,797
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety |
$197,387 |
|
The New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Science proposes to develop and execute a program designed to assist various
state and local agencies in their pursuit of increased cooperation and ASCLD certification for all forensic laboratories in
the state.
|
| Ocean County Sheriffs Department |
|
$70,177 |
Funds will be used to purchase a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer to reduce backlog of arson and narcotics cases. |
| County of Middlesex |
|
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase autopsy and photography equipment for the medical examiner's office. |
| |
| New Mexico |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| New Mexico Department of Public Safety |
$57,052 |
|
This project will: (1) provide training to laboratory staff; (2) provide continuing education opportunities; and (3) identify
and implement technological innovations, maximizing analysis capabilities and potential of physical evidence and information
reporting. These objectives will be met through cooperation and coordination of the state's forensic service agencies, the
Metropolitan Forensic Science Center (MFSC), the Office of the Medical Investigator (OMI), and the Department of Public Safety
Crime Laboratories (DPS).
|
| |
| New York |
$438,494
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services |
$438,494 |
|
The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) will sub-grant funds to thirteen state and local forensic laboratories
operating in New York State for laboratory equipment, training, and personnel.
|
| |
| North Carolina |
$192,106
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
North Carolina Department of Crime
Control and Public Safety
|
$192,106 |
|
The project will provide for: 1) the purchase equipment that can be used to speed casework or automate processes; 2) the training
of analysts to facilitate the increased professionalism and knowledge base of the forensic staff; 3) the payment of fees and
dues to maintain laboratory accreditation; and 4) the upgrading LIMS systems.
|
| |
| North Dakota |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| North Dakota Office of the Attorney General |
$57,052 |
|
Funding will be used to complete three objectives: (1) hiring an architect to analyze the cost/benefits involving construction
or renovation of the laboratory; (2) contracting to employ an evidence technician; and (3) contracting with the Information
Technology Division within the Attorney General's Office to write a web-based application to reduce paperwork within the Toxicology
Division.
|
| |
| Ohio |
$497,949
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services |
$261,308 |
|
The project will provide funds to: 1) purchase equipment; 2) maintain accreditation; and 3) provide training and education
opportunities.
|
| Hamilton County Coroner's Office |
|
$79,175 |
Funds will be used to purchase forensic analysis equipment for the Trace Evidence Section. |
| City of Mansfield |
|
$77,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase a Gas Chromatograph/Mass Selective Detector for drug analysis. |
| Montgomery County |
|
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to increase laboratory automation through the purchase of equipment. |
| |
| Oklahoma |
$80,239
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Oklahoma District Attorney's Council |
$80,239 |
|
Program funds will be used to continue to strengthen the infrastructure of each forensic lab through the purchase of: (1)
computerization; (2) lab equipment;( 3) facilities; (4) supplies; and/or, (5) attendance at training.
|
| |
| Oregon |
$154,270
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| State of Oregon/Oregon State Police |
$81,337 |
$72,933 |
Funding will be used to: 1) provide training forensic analysts; 2) evaluate the Quality Assurance Program; and 3) prepare
for and obtain ASCLD/LAB accreditation.
|
| |
| Pennsylvania |
$282,550
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency |
$282,550 |
|
The program provides funding for projects in forensic science laboratories in three counties, the City of Philadelphia, and
the State of Pennsylvania.
|
| |
| Rhode Island |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Rhode Island Justice Commission |
$57,052 |
|
These funds will be used for the second phase of an accreditation project. A Quality Assurance Manager will be hired to interact
with the RI State Crime Laboratory and the Department of Health Forensic Science Laboratory to write a policies and procedures
manual needed for the accreditation process.
|
| |
| South Carolina |
$129,995
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| South Carolina Department of Public Safety |
$94,762 |
|
The program will provide funds to: 1) acquire and distribute updated sexual assault and toxicological kits to coroner's offices
and law enforcement agencies; 2) acquire, install, and utilize new computer systems and related items in the Evidence Department;
and 3) acquire, install, and utilize two new alternative light sources in the Evidence Department.
|
| Greenville County Medical Examiner |
|
$35,233 |
The Greenville County Medical Examiner will convert existing film-based dental X-ray technology to digital radiography. |
| |
| South Dakota |
$97,697
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| South Dakota Office of the Attorney General |
$17,465 |
$80,232 |
Funds will be used to purchase a Forensic Image Processing System for the latent print section; and provide training for three
laboratory employees.
|
| |
| Tennessee |
$133,484
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
Tennessee Department of Finance &
Administration
|
$133,484 |
|
Funds will be used to purchase two pieces of laboratory equipment: (1) a comparison microscope and digital imaging station
to produce quality photographic documentation of microscopic examinations and comparison of firearm and tool mark evidence;
(2) a GRIM3 (Glass Refractive Index Measurement System) for the analysis of the optical properties of glass to determine the
sample's source.
|
| |
| Texas |
$782,658
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal
Justice Division
|
$505,408 |
|
The Governor's Criminal Justice Division (CJD) will issue sub grants to accredited DPS crime laboratories. These funds will
focus on reducing the backlog of forensic evidence by addressing the problem areas of drug analysis, firearms examination,
and trace evidence analysis. Funding will be used for personnel, supplies, and equipment in all the above disciplines.
|
| Dallas County / Southwestern Institute of Forensic Science |
|
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to hire "visiting forensic scientists" to reduce the backlog of cases in the Firearms and Tool Mark Section. |
| City of Waco |
|
$38,733 |
Funds will be used to renovate the existing forensic lab to create a firearms testing laboratory. |
| County of Galveston / UT Medical Branch |
|
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase a portable X-ray machine, autopsy equipment and a computer server. |
| Jefferson County Regional Crime Lab |
|
$78,051 |
Funds will be used to purchase a new Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer for the regional crime lab. |
| |
| Utah |
$133,964
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Utah Department of Public Safety |
$53,731 |
$80,233 |
Funds will be used to purchase computers and forensic analysis equipment and provide training to maintain ASCLD/LAB accreditation. |
| |
| |
| Vermont |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Vermont Department of Public Safety |
$57,052 |
|
The program will provide funding to enable the Vermont Forensic Laboratory to send personnel to a wide variety of training
and educational opportunities that meet ASCLD-LAB accreditation training requirements.
|
| |
| Virginia |
$168,778
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services / Department of Health |
$168,778 |
|
The project will use funds to train and certify three forensic pathology fellows among the district offices of the Office
of the Chief Medical Examiner in Virginia through an accredited forensic pathology fellowship program.
|
| |
| Washington State |
$213,737
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
Washington Department of Community
Trade and Economic Development
|
$140,104 |
|
The funds will be used to implement a Statewide Death Investigation Network System which will link all the state's coroners,
medical examiners and the state forensics laboratory.
|
| Spokane County |
|
$73,633 |
Funding will be used to: 1) upgrade computer capabilities; 2) purchase autopsy equipment and supplies; and 3) purchase education
and training materials.
|
| |
| West Virginia |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| West Virginia Division of Criminal Justice Services |
$57,052 |
|
In accordance with State's Consolidated Forensic Science Plan, renovations to the WVSP Forensic Laboratory's Drug Identification
and Firearm/Tool mark section will be done to maximize the use and utility of existing space. To maximize the use of its LIMS
and to create an electronic data environment, the Laboratory will incorporate wireless 'notepad' computers into its data collection
and storage routine. The WVSP Crime Scene Teams will acquire portable color printers to provide paper copies of their electronic
data to their end users.
|
| |
| Wisconsin |
$164,792
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Wisconsin Department of Justice |
$125,042 |
|
The program will provide funding to laboratories in Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau for accreditation, education, training,
certification, laboratory equipment, computerization, and facilities upgrades.
|
| St. Croix County |
|
$39,750 |
Funds will be used to purchase equipment and obtain training for video enhancement and computer forensics. |
| |
| Wyoming |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Wyoming Office of the Attorney General |
$57,052 |
|
The goals and objectives of this project are to strengthen the latent print examination capacity and infrastructure of the
Wyoming State Crime Laboratory in order to process latent print samples more efficiently and cost effectively and to reduce
the number of forensic latent print cases awaiting examination.
|
| Territories |
| American Samoa |
$0
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Criminal Justice Planning Agency |
N/A |
N/A |
Did Not Apply For FY2004 Coverdell Funding. |
| |
| Northern Mariana Islands |
$0
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Planning Agency |
N/A |
N/A |
Did Not Apply For FY2004 Coverdell Funding. |
| |
| Guam |
$0
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Government Of Guam |
N/A |
N/A |
Did Not Apply For FY2004 Coverdell Funding. |
| |
| Puerto Rico |
$0
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Department of Justice |
N/A |
N/A |
Did Not Apply For FY2004 Coverdell Funding. |
| |
| Virgin Islands |
$57,052
|
| |
Base |
Competitive |
Project Description |
| Virgin Islands Bureau of Corrections |
$57,052 |
|
The program will provide personnel with the proper training regarding evidence documentation, collection, packaging, testing,
and analysis. This will include training regarding operation, and maintenance of the equipment used for identification and
analysis of controlled substances.
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