Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - Union County, NJ.

1 recipient will receive $99,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 193

Description: Union County has completed construction of a new forensic laboratory. The laboratory will facilitate DNA analysis, one of the most important tools law enforcement has to solve crimes. This grant will allow Union County to install a fully operational DNA Forensic Laboratory, staffed by fully certified Crime Lab Directors by purchasing an ABI Genetic Analyzer and training of the laboratory personnel.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Union County College (65793861)	$99		Public Educational Institution	1033 Springfield Avenue Cranford, NJ

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $100,000 for the Union County, NJ, Police Department in partnership with Union County College for law enforcement training programs;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007