The laramie county coroner's office (lcco) in cheyenne, wyoming, seeks FY25 paul coverdell competitive funding to expand its biometric identification capabilities by acquiring two portable fingerprint…

The laramie county coroner's office (lcco) in cheyenne, wyoming, seeks FY25 paul coverdell competitive funding to expand its biometric identification capabilities by acquiring two portable fingerprint scanner systems, a magstripe reader, driver's license import interface, printer, and onsite training, totaling $21,147.00. Lcco has a limited capability to perform real time biometric identification, particularly when responding to multiple or geographically dispersed death scenes. The acquisition of two updated systems will provide greater coverage, reliability, and operational flexibility ensuring that accurate, timely identification can be conducted both in the morgue and in the field. This project addresses the needs of forensic investigators, coroner's office staff, law enforcement, and the broader criminal justice system by reducing delays in confirming identities, improving case resolution times, and decreasing reliance on external agencies for identification services. The upgraded equipment will also enhance the coroner's daily workflow efficiency, increase operational readiness, and support timely, accurate reporting for families and legal processes. Key activities include equipment procurement, training of lcco personnel, and integration with local law enforcement databases. The laramie county sheriff's office will serve as a key partner to support secure data sharing and system compatibility. No subrecipients are included in this proposal. Deliverables include two fully deployed fingerprint scanning systems and trained personnel. Expected outcomes include faster and more consistent identity confirmation, improved forensic workflow efficiency, and strengthened capacity for forensic services, supporting the coverdell goals of improving quality, timeliness, and outcomes in forensic science.