Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - National Forensics Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.

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 - National Forensics Science Technology Center in Largo, FL.

1 recipient will receive $1,973,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 109

Description: The purpose of this proposal is for National Forensic Technology Center (NFSTC) to provide the following support to the forensic community: (1) continue funding of previously initiated projects such as Technology Based Training (TBT) for newly hired Firearms Analysts and DNA Analysts, the DNA Validation Kit, and the Drug Field Testing Project (FIDO); (2) hold up to 6 different DNA Analysts Training Workshops offered up to 3 different times; (3) complete the Officers of the Court Training CD and conduct road show; (4) complete a DNA Training Needs Assessment; (5) provide DNA.gov content; (6) support 2 Missing Persons Regional Trainings; (7) continue the GPA Program; (8) support NIJ's Regional Cold Case Trainings and (9) support the Courtroom Use of Digital Evidence Project.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
National Forensic Science Technology Center (8136678)	$1,973		Non-Profit	7881 114th Ave N Largo, FL

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $2,000,000 for the National Forensics Science Technology Center in Largo, FL;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007