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Forensic Research and Operations

Award Information

Award #
2009-D1-BX-K014
Location
Awardee County
Lee
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$1,000,000

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $1,000,000)

The Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences (ADFS) will utilize the funds to: 1) improve the operational infrastructure and analysis capacity of the ADFS laboratory system, 2) renovate existing ADFS morgue and laboratory facilities, and 3) select training opportunities for ADFS scientific staff. ADFS is in the process of seeking National Association of Medical Examiner (NAME) accreditation for its three (3) regional morgue facilities, which are located throughout Alabama (Mobile, Montgomery and Huntsville).

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 23, 2009