Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants (Coverdell) Program
From FY2011-FY2023 Coverdell Program funds were used to:
Analyze>2 millionbacklogged 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