Law Enforcement Assistance-FBI Crime Laboratory Support (16.301)
Program
16.301 Law Enforcement Assistance-FBI Crime Laboratory Support
Federal Agency
FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Authorization
Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, as amended, Public Law 90-351, Section 404, 5 U.S.C. 301, 42 U.S.C. 3744, and 28 U.S.C. 85 (g).
Program Number
16.301
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide forensic services to the FBI and any other duly constituted law enforcement agency; and provide technical and forensic assistance through research, training, technology transfer and access to information and forensic databases.
Types of Assistance
Provision of Specialized Services; Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Submitted evidence is examined and the FBI Laboratory also furnishes the experts necessary to testify in connection with the results of these examinations. These examinations are made with the understanding that the evidence is connected with an official investigation of a criminal matter and that the laboratory report will be used only for official purposes related to the investigation or a subsequent prosecution. The FBI Laboratory will not accept cases from other crime laboratories which have the capability of conducting the requested examinations. Additionally, specialized forensic training in many forensic disciplines is conducted. This training is provided to eligible applicants commensurate with available resources. Finally, through available resources, the FBI Laboratory provides new enhanced equipment and tools to State and forensic and law enforcement personnel.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any duly constituted State and local law enforcement agency in the United States or any of its possessions.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Any duly constituted State and local law enforcement agency in the United States or any of its possessions.
Credentials/Documentation
Formal request, normally written, from appropriate official of the requesting law enforcement agency.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Inquiries may be sent to the Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Washington, DC 20535. Attention: FBI Laboratory.
Award Procedure
Not applicable.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not applicable.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Nonfederal scientific examinations made in FY 2001 totaled 108,933, FY 2002 65,354 and FY 2003 estimate is $60,100.
Financial Information
Account Identification
15-0200-0-1-751.
Obligations
(Salaries and expenses and VCRP) FY 02 $107,503,000; FY 03 est $133,225,000; and FY 04 est $64,196,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
28 CFR Section 0.85(g). "Procedures and Services of the FBI Laboratory," no cost.
Related Programs
16.001, Law Enforcement Assistance_Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs_Laboratory Analysis; 16.303, Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Fingerprint Identification.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Catalog Appendix IV for addresses and telephone numbers of FBI Field Offices. Persons are encouraged to communicate with the headquarters office noted below.
Headquarters Office
Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, Washington, DC 20535. Telephone: (202) 324-3000. Use the same number for FTS.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
