Guam FY 2017 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Formula Grant Program Application

The scope of this proposal is to enhance Guam's only Forensic Science Laboratory capability and efficiency in the analysis of serology and drug case.

The objective is to provide support in providing forensic supplies and reference literature for the Serology and Drug Analysis Units respectively in the analysis, processing, examination, and comparison of forensic evidence.

To meet the scope and objectives, the grant will provide support in providing forensic supplies and reference literature for the Serology and Drug Analysis Units respectively in the analysis, processing, examination, and comparison of forensic evidence.

The forensic supplies for the serology unit is of critical importance to ensure the Guam's Forensic Science Laboratory has the capability to confirm the presence of biological fluids in evidence submitted for analysis and to update the reference literature in the Drug Analysis Unit.

Meeting this objective and the scope of this proposal will increase the Serology Unit's capabilities for confirming the presence of biological fluids in evidence submitted for analysis and provide the Drug Analysis Unit with updated reference literature in the analysis of current and backlog forensic drug cases.

The program evaluation criteria will consist of the successful implementation of the supplies and the successful implementation of reference literature. The program outcomes and effectiveness of the project will be based on the efficiencies that the Serology and Drug Analysis Units will experience with the forensic supplies and reference literature. The anticipated outcome of this program is to ensure the quality and timeliness of the processing of forensic evidence.

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