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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A COVERDELL FORENSIC SCIENCE IMPROVEMENT GRANT THROUGH THE OKLAHOMA DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 TO BE USED BY THE NORMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ACCREDITATION FEES, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-1617-72, AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: The Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant provides funding to crime laboratories through the Oklahoma District Attorneys Council based on population and crime statistics. The program provides funding for expenses related to facilities, personnel, equipment, computerization, supplies, accreditation, certification, and education and training.
DISCUSSION: The City of Norman has been offered funds from this grant in the amount of $3,000 that does not require a match. The Norman Police Forensic Laboratory is accredited through the ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board. Accreditation ensures that control of records, proficiency testing, traceability, safety and other daily laboratory operations coincide with rigorous standards and best practices. We intend to use the funds from this grant to pay for accreditation fees.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended the Council accept the grant funds in the amount of $3,000, and deposit the funds into the Special Grants Fund, Miscellaneous Police Grants (022-0000-334.13-43). It is further recommended that $3,000 be appropriated into and expended from Project GP0026, Professional Services/Other Professional (022-6011-421.40-99), amount $3,000.