HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12142010 - C.45RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to apply for and accept the
U.S. Department of Justice, 2010-Paul Coverdell Forensic Services Improvement Grant,
with the California Emergency Management Agency, as fiscal agent, in an amount not to
exceed $55,297 for support of forensic training for the period October 1, 2010 through
August 31, 2011.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$55,297, 100% Federal; No County match required (CFDA #16.742)
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the Paul Coverdell Forensic Services Improvement Grant Program is to
improve the quality and timeliness of forensic science services over current operations. The
non-competitive funds are available for distribution during the period October 1, 2010,
through August 31, 2011.
The Office of the Sheriff's Forensic Services Division is an American Society of Crime
Laboratory Directors-Laboratory
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY
ADMINISTRATOR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/14/2010 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Eileen Devlin,
(925) 335-1557
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 14, 2010
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 45
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Warren Rupf, Sheriff-Coroner
Date:December 14, 2010
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:2010 Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB) accredited laboratory that has on-going training
requirements to fulfill the accreditation criteria. Training also increases staff's ability to
produce casework and add new technology geared towards improving efficiency of
examination and analysis. This grant proves funding for the forensic staff to attend a variety
of work-related training courses throughout the year.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The County will not receive grant funding for training necessary to retain ASCLD
accreditation.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.