Block Grant 15PBJA21GG01848JAGX

The County of Washington Sheriff's Office in Hillsboro, Oregon received a $134,076 Project Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program (CFDA 16.742) to improve forensic science services. The funding will support construction of a new large evidence examination room with an ergonomic photography station for screening clothing and large items using a Crime-Lite ML Pro Rapid...

Under this $153,200 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics through the National Criminal History Improvement Program (CFDA 16.554), the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Division of Criminal Investigation (DPS-DCI) will contract with Idemia, Inc. to purchase and install eight LiveScan digital fingerprinting submission devices in local sheriff's offices and police departments across Iowa. The goal is to provide this technology to agencies that...

Under this $551,461 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics (CFDA 16.554 National Criminal History Improvement Program), the Idaho State Police Bureau of Criminal Identification will pilot a program to provide 55 mobile identification devices to law enforcement agencies across Idaho. These devices will allow officers to remotely capture arrest charges and fingerprints, which will improve the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of...

The Arlington County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) was awarded a $460,000 grant under the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (CFDA 16.835) by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. The grant funding will be used to acquire 230 body-worn cameras for ACSO's 240 sworn deputies, including field deputies, supervisors, and jail deputies. The goal of the 3-year project is to establish a comprehensive body-worn camera program to enhance digital evidence management,...

The Marion County Sheriff's Department was awarded a $980,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753). The grant will fund the department's "Smart Community Project" to integrate advanced technologies into their law enforcement operations. Key products and services to be delivered include upgrading the department's vehicle fleet with in-car systems, providing investigators with...

This Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753), will enable the Washington County Sheriff's Office to secure two airboats and implement a digital evidence management system. The $963,000 grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, will enhance the county's public safety capabilities. The airboats will allow responders to safely navigate and...

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Forensic Science Division (WCSO-FSD) received a $996,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753). The grant funding will be used to establish a regional Rapid DNA program, enabling the expeditious processing of DNA evidence within hours versus months to generate investigative leads for law enforcement agencies in northern Nevada. Specifically,...

The Sussex County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) was awarded a $182,450 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program (CFDA 16.835). The grant funding will be used to purchase 70 body-worn cameras and associated software, including a camera hardware bundle, software licenses, maintenance and support, and replacement cameras every 24 months. This will ensure all SCSO sworn officers have updated, quality...

This $440,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.753 Congressionally Recommended Awards) will enable the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) in Bellingham, Washington to implement a Rapid DNA program. The program will purchase a Rapid DNA system with necessary equipment, maintenance, and technician support to aid criminal investigations and build a DNA database across participating law enforcement agencies in Whatcom County. This...

The Monroe County Sheriff's Department received a $420,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753). The grant will fund the purchase of six vehicles equipped with license plate reader (LPR) technology to enhance public safety and operational efficiency in Monroe County. The LPR systems will enable real-time identification of stolen vehicles, wanted individuals, and other criminal...