Forensic Services Section Equipment Replacement
2020-DJ-BX-0628
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2020
$98,770
Forensic sciences
FY 2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (Formula)
2020-DN-BX-0041
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2020
$661,955
Key Considerations When Developing and Implementing a Testing Plan
Date Published
April 2020
Publication Type
Report (Technical Assistance),
Report (Grant Sponsored),
Instructional Material (Programmed)
Agencies
BJA-Sponsored
DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
With this program, BJA assists states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories to increase the capacity of public forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to process more DNA samples for the FBI's Combined DNA Index System.
Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
This program funds states, units of local government, and public institutions of higher education to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction case identification, case review, evidence location, and DNA testing in violent felony cases (as defined by state law) where the results of such testing might show actual innocence.
Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program
This program helps address the extreme shortage of board-certified forensic pathologists in the United States and provides medical examiner and coroner offices with the resources to become accredited and maintain that accreditation.
Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA
This program assists law enforcement and prosecutors to address and prosecute violent crime cold cases and decrease the number of violent crime cold cases awaiting prosecution.
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence – Inventory, Tracking, and Reporting (SAFE-ITR) Program
This program provides funding for agencies to gain insight into the scope of unanalyzed sexual assault kits (SAKs) and for managing the status of the workflow of the SAKs.
Over $1 Million in Forensic Grants Awarded to Aid Wyoming Investigators
Awards will allow analysts to test samples and interpret results in cases involving violent crime and dangerous drugs.
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program- Formula, FY 2020
2020-CD-BX-0018
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2020
$264,698
Job Opening: Grants Management Specialist (Forensics)
Interested applicants should apply by August 20, 2020.
Episode 34: BWC Pilot Program Spotlight - Philadelphia PD
June 2016
Series
Chip Coldren from BJA’s Body-Worn Camera Training and Technical Assistance Team interviews Philadelphia Police Department’s Chief Inspector Michael Cochrance and Sergeant Jay Bown along with Public Safety Program Manager Mike Vidro from the City’s Office of Innovation and Technology and from Temple University Dr. Elizabeth Groff and Jennifer Wood. The group discusses the Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program at Philadelphia PD along with the research conducted by Temple University.
Episode 26: Juvenile Advocacy Perspective (Part 1)
April 2016
Series
Lauren Gonzalez from BJA’s Body-Worn Camera Team interviews Executive Director Adam Rosenberg from the Baltimore Child Abuse Center in Maryland to discuss privacy and other concerns around BWCs involving juveniles whether they are suspects, witnesses, or victims. The discussion explores the challenges around recording juveniles and the potential effects on them. Adam Rosenberg contributed to the BJA Expert Panel on Body Worn Cameras that helped form the BJA National Body-Worn Camera Toolkit.
FY 2020 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (Formula)
Closing Date
This program provides funding to states and units of local government with existing crime laboratories that conduct DNA analysis to increase the capacity of publicly funded forensic DNA and DNA database laboratories to process more DNA samples.
Funding Available through the DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program
Applications for funding through this program are due by 11:59 p.m. ET, on August 7, 2020.
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program
This program funds states and units of local government to help improve the quality and timeliness of their forensic science and medical examiner/coroner services.
Participate in Forensic Science Grant Programs Webinar
On May 5, 2020, at 3 p.m. ET, BJA and RTI International will host a webinar on BJA FY 2020 Funding Opportunities -- Competitive Forensic Science Grant Programs. During this webinar, BJA will provide guidance and information on the following forensic science grant programs:
FY 2016 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence to Exonerate the Innocent
Closing Date
Funding through this program will be used to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated.
FY 2017 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closing Date
Funding through this program will be used to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated.
FY 2018 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closing Date
Funding through this program will assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated.
FY 2019 Postconviction Testing of DNA Evidence
Closing Date
Funding through this program will be used to assist in defraying the costs associated with postconviction DNA testing in cases of violent felony offenses (as defined by State law) in which actual innocence might be demonstrated.
FY 2017 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program
Closing Date
This program will address strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner system in two project areas, by: 1. Increasing the number and quality of board-certified forensic pathologists who choose the forensic pathology sub-specialty. 2. Assisting ME and Coroner offices achieve accreditation through a recognized accreditation body.
FY 2018 Strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner System Program
Closing Date
This program will address strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner system in two project areas, by: 1.) Increasing the number and quality of board-certified forensic pathologists who choose the forensic pathology sub-specialty. 2. Assisting ME and Coroner offices achieve accreditation through a recognized accreditation body.
FY 2019 Strengthening the Medical Examiner - Coroner System Program
Closing Date
This program will address strengthening the Medical Examiner-Coroner system in two project areas by: 1. Increasing the number and quality of board-certified forensic pathologists; 2. Assisting ME and Coroner offices achieve accreditation through a recognized accreditation body.