This $294,696 formula grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program (CFDA 16.742) will enable the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) to enhance forensic science and medical examiner services across the state, with a focus on addressing challenges posed by opioids and synthetic drugs.
The key activities funded under this two-year project include allocating resources to five forensic laboratories in Oklahoma - the Ardmore Police Department Crime Laboratory, Tulsa Police Department Forensic Laboratory, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, and Oklahoma City Police Department - to acquire new equipment, provide training, and reduce evidence processing backlogs. The DAC will also use a portion of the funds to cover administrative expenses related to managing the grant program. Expected outcomes include improved forensic analysis capabilities, reduced evidence backlogs, and enhanced training and education for forensic personnel.
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