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2015 Arizona Paul Coverdell Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2015-CD-BX-0008
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2015
Total funding (to date)
$158,365

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2015, $158,365)

In order to improve crime laboratories throughout the state of Arizona, the grant funds will be used for training and educational opportunities, personnel overtime, purchasing necessary equipment and laboratory certification fees. Agencies working in this collaborative effort include Arizona Department of Public Safety Crime Laboratory; Mesa, Phoenix, and Scottsdale police department crime laboratories; and the Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner.
Laboratories will advance components of the state strategic plan for forensic laboratory improvements by supporting recommendations to annually dedicate funding for training programs, overtime to reduce backlogs, and equipment purchases.

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Date Created: September 16, 2015