Oklahoma Law Enforcement Forensic Training Enhancement Project

The Congressionally Recommended Awards Program, authorized by the Department of Justice Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-117), helps improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and/or assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funds should be used for the projects recommended by Congress, in the amounts specified in the joint explanatory statement incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 111-117, and generally consistent with one or more of the following statutory purposes: improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, preventing or combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting victims of crime (other than compensation). Each of these purposes is framed using language drawn, respectively, from the former Byrne discretionary statute, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. This project is authorized and funded through a line item in the FY 2010 Congressional Budget and by the joint explanatory statement that is incorporated by reference into the FY2010 Department of Justice Appropriations Act.

The University of Central Oklahoma Forensic Science Institute will enhance its forensic technology by acquiring the following equipment and supplies: 1) DNA training supplies, 2) chemical and analytical supplies, 3) forensic anthropology and archaeology equipment and supplies, and 4) forensic anthropology training equipment and supplies. The enhancement of technology through this grant will enable the Forensic Science Institute to conduct multiple courses in a given year related to DNA Analysis, crime scene evidence collection and preservation, forensic anthropology and digital forensics.

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