The City of Phoenix Police Department (PPD) was awarded a $266,569 Project Grant under the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program (CFDA 16.742), funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The grant will be used to acquire a Gel Lift Scanner Forensic Photography (GLSCAN FP) imaging system for the Evidence Screening Section (ESS) and full-frame mirrorless camera setups to replace obsolete digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) cameras in the Crime Scene Response (CSR) Section. These technology upgrades will streamline the processing of crime scene evidence, reduce storage needs, and produce higher quality comparative images - resulting in more timely analysis and improved evidentiary outcomes. The grant supports the PPD's efforts to enhance the quality, efficiency, and speed of collecting and documenting forensic evidence, thereby improving the effectiveness of the department's forensic services within the criminal justice system.
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