Formula Grant 2017DNBX0087

This $284,030 Formula Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (CFDA 16.036), supports the Allegheny County Office of the Medical Examiner (ACOME) Forensic Biology Section in enhancing their DNA analysis capabilities. The key products and services to be delivered include: Outsourcing DNA processing for property crime cases to reduce the backlog and build the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS)...

The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded a $1,760,453 Formula Grant under the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (CFDA 16.741) to the Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Forensic Services. The funding will enable the laboratory to reduce its backlog of DNA casework samples by replacing and upgrading existing DNA analysis equipment, purchasing supplies, and providing overtime and training for DNA personnel to process, analyze and review backlog cases....

The Department of State Police Pennsylvania was awarded a $531,983 Project Grant from the Bureau of Justice Assistance under the DNA Backlog Reduction Program (CFDA 16.741) to increase its capacity to analyze crime scene samples for upload into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The funding will be used to purchase new liquid handling robotic instruments, perform validation studies, and implement streamlined laboratory methods to maximize throughput and reduce the number of days to...

The Cumberland County (PA) District Attorney's Office (CCDAO) was awarded a $284,000 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 funding will enable the CCDAO to expand its ISO 17025 accredited forensic DNA analysis capabilities, including both traditional and rapid DNA analysis. This will allow the CCDAO to process a greater number of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and...

This federal Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.036 - Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program) provides $1,387,542 to the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Forensic Services. The funding will enable the state police's forensic DNA division to reduce their DNA case backlog and increase their laboratory's capacity to analyze DNA samples. Key activities include replacing and upgrading laboratory equipment, purchasing DNA...

The County of Allegheny Executive Office Division was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Justice Assistance under the National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) program (CFDA 16.833). The 36-month grant, running from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, will support the county's efforts to standardize sexual assault investigations and improve victim-centered approaches. Key activities include: inventorying unsubmitted sexual assault kits,...

This $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.036 Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program) will support the City of Erie Police Department and Erie County District Attorney's Office in establishing a Cold Case Team. The team will focus on investigating and prosecuting 42 unsolved homicides, 8 missing persons cases with suspicious circumstances, and 8 unsolved violent rapes, where DNA evidence has identified potential...

The Erie County Forensic Laboratory was awarded a $890,031 Formula Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (CFDA 16.036 Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program). The grant will be used to increase the laboratory's capacity for forensic DNA analysis and reduce the backlog of DNA samples awaiting processing. Specifically, the funding will be used to cover overtime for DNA case processing, purchase laboratory equipment and supplies, validate new DNA...

The City of Philadelphia received a $1,375,961 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (CFDA 16.036). The grant aims to enhance the Philadelphia Police Department's Office of Forensic Science's capacity to collect, process, and analyze DNA evidence for entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS) to support criminal investigations. Key grant-funded activities include hiring DNA...

The County of Adams, CO received a $243,756 Formula Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Comprehensive Forensic DNA Analysis Grant Program (CFDA 16.036). The funding will enable the Adams County Sheriff's Office to expand the capabilities and efficiency of its new, accredited DNA laboratory. Key activities include acquiring additional DNA analysis instrumentation, providing expert training, increasing operating expenditures, and...