Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants (Coverdell) Program

From FY2011-FY2023 Coverdell Program funds were used to:

  • Analyze >2 million backlogged cases resulting in >450 agencies decreasing their backlogged cases
  • Support >170,000 hours of training for forensic personnel, >15,500 hours of training for medical examiners/coroners, and >6,500 hours of training for pathologists
  • Help >400 agencies improve their timeliness in case analysis
  • Enable >40 agencies obtain initial accreditation between FY2017-FY2023
  • Help >150 forensic personnel complete certification between FY2021-FY2023
  • Identify the presence of controlled substances in >85% of seized drug cases tested between FY2021-FY2023