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CONSIDERATION OF ACCEPTANCE OF A COVERDELL NATIONAL FORENSIC ACT GRANT THROUGH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S COUNCIL IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 TO BE USED BY THE NORMAN POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ACCREDITATION FEES, APPROVAL OF CONTRACT K-1516-73, AND BUDGET APPROPRIATION.
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BACKGROUND: The Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (NFSIA) 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 American National Standards Institute American Society for Quality’s (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 amounts of $3,000 and deposit the funds into Miscellaneous Police Grants Revenue (account 022-0000-334.13-43). Funds are recommended to be appropriated into Professional Services/Other Professional (022-6011-421.40-99; project GP0025) in the amount of $3,000.