16.301 Law Enforcement Assistance_FBI Crime Laboratory Support

To provide forensic services to the FBI and any other duly constituted law enforcement agency; deploy effective communications collection, and surveillance capabilities to support investigative and intelligence priorities; 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.
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Training.
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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.

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APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Pre-application 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: Not applicable.

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.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

Account Identification: 15-0200-0-1-751.

Obligations: (Salaries and expenses and VCRP) FY 01 $115,185,486; FY 02 est $117,047,000; and FY 03 est $146,406,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.

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PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Nonfederal scientific examinations made in fiscal year 2001 is 111,709. Fiscal year 2002 estimate is 111,709 and fiscal year 2003 estimate is 111,709.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

28 CFR Section 0.85(g). "Procedures and Services of the FBI Laboratory," no cost.

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: http://www.fbi.gov.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Not applicable.

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