HomeMy WebLinkAbout32642EDMUND G. BROWN JR. GoVERNOR • CalOES GDVERHOR'S OFFICE OF EMER6ENCY SHVICES Application Cover Sheet RFAPROCESS 2017 California Coverdell Prognm (CQ) Submitted by: Michael D. Koop Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory Work: (559) 233-0308 Fax: (559) 233-1149 E-Mail: michael. koop@fresnosheriff.org MARKS. GHll.ARDUCCI DIRECTOR
I Cal OES# I
Agreement No. 18-109
(Cal OES Uae Only)
I FIPS# I I Subaward # I
C ALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
GRANT SUBAWARD FACE SHEET
The California Governor's Office of Emergen cy Services (Cal OES), makes a Grant Subaward of funds set forth to the following :
1. Subreclplent Fresno County 1a. DUNU: 613665769
2. Implementing Agency: Fresno County Sheri ff's Office 2a. DUNS#: 613665769
3. lmplementfng Agency Addreu: 1256 Divisadero Fresno 93721-1111
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4 . Location of Project Fresno Fresno 93721-1111
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6 . Dlau1ar1Progl'lm Title: Paul Coverdell Foransic S cience Improvement Program 6. Perfonnance Period: 0 1/01/2018 to 12/31 /2 0 18
7. Indirect Cost Rate: (2] NIA; 010% de ml nlmla; 0 Feder1lly Approved ICR ___ %
Grant Fund Source A. State B. Fedel'II C. To tal D.Cuh E. ln-Klnd F. Total G . Total Project
Year Match Match Match Cost
2017 e. FS IA $3,822 $0 S 3,822
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Select 11. S elect s o $0
Select 12. S elect $0 so
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TOTALS $0 $3,822 $3,822 so so $0 $3,822
13. ~ -Th• Gnint Su~rd conela1a of th• tllle paee, the •ppllcatlon for the grant, which la llltaohed and made• part her9of, encl the
ANu~. I hereby ce~ I em vwted with the iluthonty to entar Into th• Grant au~. and have the approval of the c~ l"ln•ncl•I
Ol'llcw, ~ Manager, County Admlnle1nfur, Gownmg !load Cblllr, or oiler Appl'ovlng Body. The Su brKlplent certlflN th•t •• fllnda rwc punuant to Ihle •er-nt wlll be •pent exc:lualvely on the purpoHe •pec:lhd In the Gnint Su.,_rd _ The Subrec:lplentac:cepta thle G,-nt aui.-nt and..-to admlnl•t8rthe
grant pn,Jec:t In ac:eont•nce with the Grant ·•~rd a• wall •• all appllc:•bl• atata •n d t'9deral i•-, audit 19qll"9menla, fedenll prog,-m guldellne•, and Cal 00
policy and program guidenc:e. The Sulnc:lplent fufther •11-that the alloc:don of fllnda may be contingent on the enactment of the llate Budget.
14. CA~ Ac:t . Oram applc:atloM .,. eubject to the Callfomla Public: Rec:ord• Ac:t, ao,,.,Nlltllt Code Hdlon 1211 et eeq. Do not put any pe,son•I IJ
ldeotlli or llf1Yllla lnfolmatlon on tl'lla •ppllc:•t lon. If you belle'le lh•t any of the lnfolffl•tlon you are putllng on thla •ppllc:•tlo n le ew,,pt from the
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15. Officia l Auth orized to Sign for Subreclple nt: 16. Federal Employer ID Number: _94-6000 __ s_12 ______ _
Name: Thomas Trester Title: Administrative Services Di rector
Telephone: (559) 600-8135
(•I N code)
FAX: (559) 233-11 49
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Email: Thomas.treste r@fresnosheriff.org
Payment M~M dress: 2200 Fresno St.
Signature: __Jd_/"----i, < _.
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City: Fresno Zip+4: 93721-111 1
Date: t/2 2 l [ 1
I hereby certify upon my own personal knowledge that budgeted fund s are available for the period and purposes of this expenditure stated above.
Cal OES Fiscal Officer Date Ca l O ES Director (or deslgnee) Date
G rant Subaward Face Sheet -Cal OES 2-101 (Revised 8/20 17)
Subrecipient Fresno County PROJECT CONTACT INFORMATION Subaward#: Provide the name, title, addresa, telephone number, and ~ii addl'988 for the project contacts named below. NOTE: If you use a PO Box address, a street addrus Is also nqulred for package dellvery and slta visit purposes. 1. The Proiect Director for the project: Name: Michael D. Koop r111e: Director of Forensic Services Telephone t: 5592330308 Faxt: 5592331149 Email Addreaa: mlchael.koop@fresnosheriff.org Add1'9881City/Zlp: 1256 DMsadero. Fresno, CA 93721-1111 2. The Flnanctal Offlcar for the project Name: Baldomero Berber rllfe: Business Office Manager Telephone t: l5S9)48&-3939 Faxt: NII\ EmailAddw: Sa\domero.S&me1@he&008hanft.0Jg Add'8181City/Zlp: 2200 F,asno Street Fresno, CA 93721-1703 3. The person having Routine Programmatic responsibility for the project Name: Michael 0. Koop Tllfe: Director of Forensic Services 1~ I-~ (559)233..()308 f.-·. 5592331.149 Em.\\~-michaelkoo~nosherifLOn;J AddreulClty/Zlp: 1256 Divlaadero F1'881'10, CA 93721-1111 4. The penon having Bc?YVo• EifCII BttP9DflbiHtv for the project: Name: Bruce Roberts TIiie: Senior Account Telephone t: (559)488-3939 Faxt: N/A Email Addresa: bruce.roberts@fresnosheriff.org AddreeafClty/Zip: 2200 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93721-1703 5. The Egcutive Director of a Community Based Orgranization or the Chief Executive Officer (I.e., chief of police, superintendent of schools) of the implementing agency: Name: Margaret Mims TIiie: Sheriff -County of Fresno Telephone I: (559) 488-3939 Faxt: NIA EmaU Addreea: margaret.mims@fresnosheriff.org Adctl1Nl8/Clty/Zlp: 2200 Fresno Street Fresno CA 93721-1111 6. The Offlclal Deslgnatadpy the Governing Board to enter into the Grant Subaward for the CitylCounty or Community-Based Organization, as stated in Section 14 of the Grant Subaward Face Sheet Name: Thomas Traster Tllfe: Adminislratlve Services Direcmr Telephone t: (559) 600-8503 Fm: NIA Email Address: thomas.trester@fresnosheriff.org AddreN/City/Zlp: 2200 Fresno Straet Fresno CA 93721-1111 7. The m!ILof the GovwolDA Body of the subrecipient Name: Sal Quintero TIiie: Chatman -----------------Telephone t: 559) 600-5000 Fax1: NIA Email Address: district3@co.fresno.ca.us Addreee/City/Zlp: Hall d Records 2281 Tulare Room #300, Fresno CA 93721 Project Contact Information Cat OES 2-102 (Revised 7/2015)
SIGNATURE AUTHORIZATION Subrecipient: County of Fresno Implementing Agency: Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory ~he Project Director and Financial Officer are REQUIRED to sign this form. •Project Director: Michael D. Koop Signature: ~/). 4a Date: / -2 f -If The folowing persons are authorized to sign for the if/E{J; Signature Valerie Bernardi p~~ Sigoaluro ~ Donna Ramirez Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature PrfntName Sig,.1Urw Alrthorization -Cal OES 2-103 (Rev. 7/2015) •financial Officer: Baldomero Berber Signature: /Jk-:,e l.,J,., Date: /-z1-1a The foRowlng pe,sons are authorized to sign for the Financial Officer s-~" Bruce Roberts Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name Signature Print Name
CERTIFICATION OF ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE Paul CoverdeD Forensic Sciences Improvement Act (FSIA) Fund r. Thomas Trester hereby certify that (official authorized to sign Subeward; same person as Seclicm IS on Subaward Face Sheet) SUBRECIPIENT: Fresno County IMPLEMENTING AGENCY: Fresno County Sheriff's Office PROJECT TITLE: Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program is tesponsible for tevic'\Wing the Subrecipient Handbook. and adhering to all or the Subawm:d ~nts (state and/or: fedcnl) as directed by Cal OES including, but not limited to, the following areas: L Federal Grant Funds SubrecipienlS expending $750,000 or more in federal grant funds annually are required to secure an audit pursuant to 0MB Uniform Guidance 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F and are allowed to utilize federal grant funds to budget for the audit costs. See Section 8000 of the Subrecipient Handbook for more detail. [l) The above named Sumcipient receives $750,000 or more in federal grant funds annually. 0 The above named Sabrecipient does not receive $750,000 or mon: in federal grant funds ammally. ll. Equal Employment Opportunity-(Subrmpint Hondboolc S«tio11 2151) It is 1he public policy of the State of California to promote equal employment opportunity (EEO) by prohibiting discrimination or harassment in employment because of ancestry, age (over 40), color, disability (physical and mental, including mv and AIDS), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition (genetic characteristic.,, cancer or a record or history of cancer), militaly, veteran status, national origin, race, religion (includes religiom dress and grooming practices), sex (includes pregnancy, dlildbirth, b~tfeeding and/or related medical conditions) sexual orientation. or request for family medical leave. Cal OES-runded projeda certify dlat they will comply widl all state and federal requirements regardina equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination and civil rights. Please provide the following information: Equal Employment Opportnnity Officer: Greg Gularte ------------------Tide: Captain -------------------------Address: 2200 Fresno Street, Fresno CA 93721 Phone: (559) 600-8134 Email: greg.gularte@fresnosheriff.org Certification of Assunmce ofCompli11DCC -FSIA Cal OES 2-104e (Rev. 5/2017)
Ill. Drog-Fr?e Workplace Act of 1990-(S,,brect,klfl Ha11dhooit, &ctlon 2152) 1be State of Califomia requires that every person or organimtioa subawarded a grant or contract shall c:eitify it will provide a drug-free workplace. IV. CaDfonua Environmental Quallty Act (CIQA)-(Sl,br«ipiat Ha11tlboo1r, Section 1153) The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public RU<JUrces Code, Section 21000 et seq.) requires all Cal OES funded projecU to certify compliance with CEQA Projects RCCiving funding must coordinate with their city or cowuy planning agency to ensure that the prqect is compliance with CEQA requirements. V. Lobbylng-(S.,br,q,la, HantlbotM Sedwn 215") Cal OES grant funds, grant property, or grant funded positiom shall not be used for any lobbying activities, including, but not limited to, being paid by or oo behalf or the UDdenigned. 10 any person fcr influencing or aaempting 10 influence an officer cr employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an offic:a: or employee of Conpss, or an employee of a Men:aber of Qmsn:ss in CODDCCtion with the making of any federal grant, the entering into of any ~a~ and the~.~ 1~. ~ 01 moou~un., ~ pmt01 coopeudiw agreement. VI. Debarment and Suspemlon-(Sdndpk,rt H011dbook &ctio,, 1155) (This applies to federally funded grants only.) CalOES.f\mdedt,rojecurrms\~ that it wnapmt,lpa\lmcm::A ptsc:mi, dcbamd. nspaidtd. ~for debarment. declared inelis,'ble, sentenced 10 a denial of federal benefits by a state or fedmal court, or volmdarily excluded from covered transactions by any federal department of agency. VIL Proof of Authority from City Coandl/Governing Board The above-named organi:,ation (Applicant) accepts responsibility for and will comply with the requirement to obtain a sipcd resolution from the city council/gowming board in support of 1bis p-opmn. The applicant agrees to povidc all matching funds required for said project (includiq any amendment tbercot) under the Program and the funding tenns and conditions of Cal OES, and that any cash match will be appropriated III requiied. It is agreed that any liability arising out oftbe performance oftbis Subaward, including civil court actions for damages, shall be the responsibility of the grant Sulncipient and the 8lltbormng agency. The State of Califomia and Cal OES disclaim responsibility of any such liability. Furthermore, it is alao agreed that grant funds received from Cal OES shall not be used to supplant expenditures conlrOlled by the city coancil/goveming board. The applicant is ICquirecl 10 obtain written authorization from the city council/governing board that 1he official executing this agreement is, in fact, authorbied 10 do so. The applicant is also required 10 mai01am said wri1ten authorization on file and readily available upon demand. vm. Civil Rights Compliance The Subrecipient complies will all laws that prohibit excluding, denying or discriminating against any person based on actual orpen:eiwdrace. color, national oripn. disability, religion. age, sex. gender identity, and sexual orientation in both the dclil'CI)' of semces and employment practices and does not use federal financial assistance to engage in explicidy religious activities. Cenification of Assurance ofComplilllllC -FSIA Cal OF.8 2-104o (Rev. S/2017) 2
IX. Special Conditions for Gnnt Subaward with Forensic Science Improvanent Act (FSIA) Funds 1. Subrecipient a~ to promptly refer to the OOJ Office of the Inspecta General (OIG) any credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, contractor, subcontractor, or other person has, in connection with funds under this awani (I) submitted a claim that 'Violates the False Claims Act; or (2) committed a criminal or civil 'Violation of laws peltaiDing to fraud, toDffic'l of m\c:res\, m'bcry. gnmmy. or wrmm ~t. Potential fmud, waste, abuse, or misconduct involving or relating to funds under this award should be reported to theOIGby: o Mail: Office oftbe Inspector General U.S. Depanmem of lusuce, bm:stip'QDDS Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Room 4706 Washington. DC 20530; o Email: oig,hotline@mdqi,aov; o Hotline (contact information in English and Spanish): (800) 869-4499; or o Hotline fax: (202) 616-9881. Additional .information is available from the OOJ OIG website at: www.usdoi.gov/oig. 2. Restrictions and certifications regarding DOD-4isclosun: agreements and related matters. No~pv:mWldier th.ir.&,mri, Qr emity \ha&;~r.&~Ot -~ wi.tlLIA'j w.wk \ll1der: tbir. award, may require any employee ar cmtractar to sign an intemal confidentiality agreement or st11tement that prohabilB or otherwise restricts, or purports to prolulm or reslric:t, the reporting (in accordance wi1h law) of waste, ftaud. or abll9e to an investiplive or law enfon:cment 1eprese:ulatite of a federal department or agency audlom.ed to receive such informatim. The foregoing is not intended, and shall not be undentoocl by the agency making this award, to contravene requirements applicable co Standard Form 312 (which relates 1o classified information), Form 4414 (which relates to sensitive compartmented information), or any other form issued by a federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information. a. In accepting this award, the sumcipient o Represents that it neither requires nor has required internal confidentiality agreements or statements ftmn employees or caotractors that currently prohibit or otherwise e1Jl'mdly restrict (or purport to prohibit or restrict) employees or contractors ftom reporting waste, ftaud, or abuse as descn'bed above; and o Certifies that, if it learns or is ootified that it is or has been requiring its employees or contractors to execute agRmDems or statements 1hat proluoit or othenrisc restrict (or purport to prohibit or restrict), reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse as descn1,ed above, it will immediately stop any mrther obligations of award funds, will provide prompt written notification to the apcy making this award, and will resume ( or permit resumption of) such obliptions only if expressly audaorized to do so by that agency. · b. li' the subrecipient does or is autbomed to make subawanls or contracts under this award, it repesents that: o It has detenniaed that DO other entity that the mbrecipient•s applicati011 proposes may or will receive award funds (whedler through a subaward, coDlnlet, or subconUact) ei1ber requires or has required internal confidentiality agreements or statements from employees or contractors that currently prohibit or otherwise carrmtly restrict (or purport to poluDit or restrict) employees or contractors from repo,ting waste, fraud, or abuse as described above; and Cortifieation of Asaunnc:e of Compliance -FSIA Cal OF.s 2-104o (Rev. Y.2017) 3
o It bas made appropriate inquiry, or otherwise bas an adequate factual basis, to support this rcprm•ll'Aion; o it certifies that, ifit learns or is notified that any subrccipieilt, contractor, or subcontractor entity that receives funds under this award is or bas been requiring its employees or contracas to execute agreements or statements that prohibit or otherwise restrict (or purport to prohibit onestrict), reporting of waste, fraud, or abuse as descn"bed above, it will immediately S10p any fur1hcr oblipticns of awaJd funds to or by that entity, will provide prompt·written notification to the asency making this award, and will resume (()I' permit raumption o1) such oblipdoas only if e~ athorbied to do so by that 8FDCY, 3. ~<in '£~0nm \3S\3, .. f~ ~oa ~'tut~~ 1:>Mmg." 14-F«t Reg. 51225 (October I, 200J), the Department encourages subrecipients to adopt and enforce policies baanmg employees frrm text "'C'SMSing while driving any vehicle during the comae of perfomdng wait ftmded by this grant, and to establish workplace Sllf'ety policiea and conduct education, awarcnesa, and other outreach to decrease cmhes caused by distracted drivers. 4. Generally Accepted Laboratory Practices: The sumecipient shall ensure that any forensic labcntory, forensic Jaboraawy system, medical exmniner's•office. or coroner's office that will ~ any pmtion of Che award uses generally accepted laboratory pncticcs and procedures as cstablisbccl by acaeclitins orpnizatiOllS or appn,priate cenifying bodies. 5. Bxtemal Investigations: The· subrecipient shall ensure that requirements usociatecl with 42 U.S.C. section 3197k(4) (which relate to processes in place to conduct independent cxtcmal investigations into allepdom of serious negligence or miscondU(:t by employees or cmtractors) are satisfied with respect to any forensic laborato!y system, medical eumincr's office, coroner's office, law enforcement storqO facility, or medical facility in the State that will receive a portion of the grant amount. ~,,P.,,v 6. Use ofFnnds -No Rcseardi: Funds ~ IDldcr this award shall be used ODly for th6 purposes and types of expenses set forth in the fiscal yearioff pograDl solicitation. Funds shall not be used for geocnd law enfoo::ement fimctiom « non-forensic imutiptoiy ftmctioos, and shall not be used for research or statistical projects or activities. Use of award funds for consb'UCtim of new facilities is restricted by statute. Any questions conceming this provision should be directed to the NU proll]IID manager prior:10 incmring me expense or commencms the activity of question. ('/t,'7. Perfomumce Meaaures: To ensure compliance with the Govemment Perfomumce and hsulcs Act (Pub. L. No: 'Zt>/7 ~2) and the OPRAModcmization Actof2010 (Pub. L.No. lll-3S2),programpetf'armance under1hisfiscal year 2~ award is measmed by the following: (1) percent reductioo in the average namber of days mm the submission of a sample to a forensic science laboratory to the deli\lCIY of test resubs to a rcqucstiq office or agency (oa1cu1Bfed by reporting the average number of days to proc:css a rmplc attbe bcgimling oftbe pant period versus the average number of days to process a sample at the end of the grant period); (2) pon:ent reduction in the number ofbackloged forensic cases (cablated by n:pcdins the mnnber af'backloggcd fORGSic cases at the beginning of the grant period VfflUS the number of backlogged fonmic cases at the end of the grant period); and (3) the number of'f'ormsic science or medical examiner J)CIIOIIDe1 who completed appopriate training or educational opportuDitics with tiscaJ year~~ fimds. if applicable to the award. Cal OES is ~aired to collect and ieport data relevant to these measures toNfr.-......_ µ; 1 r$r...-8. The subr~ipient understands and agrees that gross income (revenues) from fees charged for fonmic science or medical examiner services cmstitates program income (in whole or in·pu1). and that program inc:omc must be determined, used, and documented in accordance with the provisions of 2 C.F.R.. 200.307, including as applied in the Department of Justice (OOJ) OnnJs Financ:iaJ Guide, as it may ho revised from time to time. Tlw1 subrecipient further understands and agrees di.at both program income earned during the award period and expendibD'CS of such program income must be reported to Cal OES and an: subject to audit. Certitiwioo of Assunu;ce of Comi;iUlllllle -FSIA Cal OES 2-104e (Rcrv. S/2017) 4
9. The subrecipient underslands and agrees that. duoughout the award period. it must promptly notify NU if it either starts or stops charging fees for fonmsic science or medical examiner :services, or if it revrises its method of allocating fees received for such services to prograna income. Cal OES must then provide notice in writing to the ND program manager for the award within ten (10) business days of implementation of the change. 10. The subrecipient agrees to comply with all Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations applicable to the development and implementation of the activities to be funded under this award. Environmental Auessment (EA): The subrecipient agrees and undemands that funded activities (whether conducted by the subn:cipients or CCllltnlctUs) may require the prepeaU4 of an EA as defined by the Council on Environmental Quality's Regulations for implementing the Procedmal Provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), found at 40 CFR Part 1500. An EA is a concise public docmnent that brie11y provides sufficient analysis for detennining whether to prepare and environmental impact statement (EIS) or a finding of no significant impact far the proposed activity. If in completing an EA for a popoaed activity, potential adverse environmental impacts are identified, the EA will serve as a vehicle for developing either alternative approaches or mitigation measmes for avoiding or reducing the identified adverse environmental impac1s. Modifications: Throughout the term of this award, die subn:cipient agrees that for any activity that is the subject ofa completed EA, it will inform Cal OES of: (I) any cbangc(s) that it is considering making to the )Jm'iously assessed activity that may be relevant to environmental impact; or (2) any proposed new activities or changed circumstances that may requiie assessment as to environmental impact, such as new activities that invol\'e the use of chemicals or involve cODSbUCtion or major renovation. The subrecipient will not implement a proposed change or new activity until Cal OES, with the assistance ot'NIJ, has determined whether the poposed change or activity ( or changed circumstances) will require additional review under NEPA Appn>wl for implementation will not be umemooably withbcld as king as any requested ,noctification(s) is cc:msistcnt with eligible pogram purposes and found acceplable under an NU-conducted enviromnental impact review process. 11. The su!Rcipient acknowledges that, as stated in the solicitation for the FY 2015 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program, ND assumes that subrecipients of Coverdell funds will make use of the process referenced in their certification as to external inwstiplions, and will refer alleptioas of serious negligence or misconduct substantially aft'eeting the integrity of forensic results to government entities with an appropriate proces in place to conduct independent extemal hmlltiptions, such as the g<mmment entity (or entities) identified in the grant application. The subrecipient shall submit the following information to Cal OES: (1) die number and nahD'e of any al.legations of serious negligence or misconduct substantially affecting the integrity of forensic results received dming the 12-month period of die award; (2) information m the referral of such allegations ( e.g., the govemment entity or entities to which refemd, the date of referral); (3) the outcome of such refcmls if known as of the date of the report); and (4) if any such allegations were not refenal. the reuon(s) for the non-referral. Cal OES is required to collect and report 1his information m its final report to ND. Should the p-ojcct period for 1his award be exlalded, Cal OES shall submit the above information as to the first twelve months of the award as part of the first semi-annual progress report that comes due after the conclusion of the first twelve months of the project period, and shall submit the reqaiJed information as to subsequent twelve-month periods every twelve months thereafter (as part of a semi-annual progress report) until the close of the award period. at which point Cal OES shall submit the required information as to any period not coveml by prior reports as part of its final report. Cal OEs and its sulncipields, undenbmd and agree 1hat fimds may be withheld (including funds unda: future awards), or other related requirements may be imposed, if the required informatim is not submitted on a timely basis. Cortificatioo ofAssunuK:oofComplumco-FSIA Cal OES 2-104o(Rev. S/2017) s
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All appropriate documentatio n must be maintained on file by the project and available for Cal OES or public
scrutiny upo n reques t. Fa ilure to comply w ith these requirements ma y res ult in s us pens io n of payments under
the grant or termination of th e grant or both and the S ubrecipient may be ineligible for s ubaward of an y future
grants if the Cal OES determines that any of th e following has occurred: (1) the Subrecipient bas made fal se
certification, or (2) violates the certification by failing to car ry o ut the requirements as noted above.
CERTIFICATION
I, t he offic ia l nam ed below, am t he same individual a uthori zed to sign t h e Subaward [Section 15 on G rant
S ubaward Face S heet], and hereby swear that I am duly authorized legall y to bind the contractor or grant
Subrecipient to the above described certification. I am fu ll y aware th at thi s certification, exec uted on the d ate
and in t he county b e low, is made un de r penalty of perj ury u nder the laws of th e State of California.
A uthorized Official 's Signature: ~~
Authorized Officia l 's Typed Name: Thomas Trester
Authorized Officia l 's Title: Administrative Services Director
Date Executed : February 27, 2018
Fed eral Employer ID #: 94-6000512 Federal D UNS # 613665769
C urrent Sys tem for Award Managemen t (SAM) Expiration Date: 9/28/2018
Exec uted in th e City/County of: County of Fresno
AUTHORIZED BY: (n ot applicable to State agencies)
• City F inancial Officer • County Financial Officer
• City Manager • County Manager
0 Governing Boa rd Chair
~e= S ignature:
Ty ped Name:
Title: Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Fresno
Dat e Executed: 3 -;;l[) -\ s-->
ATTEST:
BERNICE E. SEIDEL
Clerk of t he Board of Supervisors
County of Fresn o, State of California
By ~~~~
Deput
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C ertification of Assurance of Compliance -FSIA Cal OES 2-104e (Rev. 5/20 17) 6
Subrecipient: Fresno County Sh1eriff Subawarcl #: Problem Statement Training and continuing education of the staff of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory (hereafter referred to as aime laboratory) is a.arrantly not being met due to training needs that exceed the existing funds available for crime laboratory personnel. The goal of the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program (hereafter referred to as CoverdeH 2017 Program) is to improve the quality, timefmess, and credibility of forensic services over a.arrent operations of the crime laboratory. Training Problem Providing continuing education and training to this laboratory's experienced scientists ensures that the crime laboratory delivers the highest quality, most efficient, and timely forensic services while improving the quality of forensic services to Fresno Ccurty's criminal justice community. The training and educational needs of the scientists working the forensic cases goes to the core of the crime laboratory's efforts to provide quality, credible and timely forensic services to Fresno County. The training needs of the crime laboratory are extensive and span the areas of forensic services offered and accredited (DNA & Fireanns) by this crime laboratory. The most significant impact of training forensic scientists is at the joumeyman level. Joumeyman level forensic scientists must stay abreast of the advances in forensic science as new technology; equipment, methods, and laboratory techniques are developed for use in the forensic laboratory. The California State Auditor's report of December 1998 Forensic Laboratories: Many Face Challenges beyond Accreditation to Assure the Highest Quality Services provided an assessment of California's forensic laboratories and recommendations to address deficiencies noted during the audit. The report concluded, among other issues, that many of the state's Prvjc:ct Namtive-Cal OES 2-108 (hriaai 7/l016) l
Subrecipicot: Fresno County Sheriff Subaward #: forensic laboratories could improve efficiency by providing comprehensive trai,ning programs; for their staff of professional scientists. While training programs exist in a variety of fonns, the California State Auditor's report speciticaUy noted in the'rr condusions and recommendations tt1at forensic rabora\Ories need to develop, implement, and document fonnal training programs, broaden the scope of the training, build on existing resources within the state, and provide adequate funding to accomplish the goal. In Guidelines for Forensic Laboratory Management Practices, the ISO 17025 guideline outlines the responsibilities of forensic laboratory managers to obtain the best performance from their professional employees. Foremost among these management responsibilities are training employees in the principles of forensic science, maintaining employee skills and competency, and fostering staff development. In the report, California Attorney General Bill Loclcyets 2003 Task Force on Forensic Services, data from every forensic laboratory in California provided a snapshot of the needs relative to providing quality forensic services to police and prosecution. The report states in part, •Forensic Science is clearty not a static field. One of the implications of just about every trend in forensic science is the need for ongoing training and education of professional staff. Many of today's technologies were not in use when aJrrent practitioners of forensic science were in school. Advanced degrees will soon be required for those who wish to reach the top levels in their specialties. Beyond training for existing examiners, the ever-growing forensic community needs a pool of property educated candidates.1 • The Califomia Crime Laboratory Review Task Force (pursuant to AB 1079, codified as PC § 11062) is charged with a thorough review of California's state, county and local aime 1 lnu/a "'6 Microeope califomia Attorney General Bill Lockyer's Task Fon:ic Report on Fcm:osic Services. August 2003. pp. 17. 24-2.S. Project Namdi1e-Cal OES 2--108 (Reviled 7/1J)l6) 2
Sob~pie111t: Fresoo County Sheriiff Subaward#: laboratories. The Task Force report issued in November 2009 also supports a strong education and training program for qualifying staff. Providing training opportunities for the crime faboratory's forensic scientists is a problem that will be addressed and funded by the Coverdell 2017 Program. Equrpmont ProMam No equipment is being requested from the Coverdale 2017 funding. Crime Laboratory Profile The crime laboratory is accredited by the ANAB. The crime laboratory hofds accreditation certificate number AT-1635. The assessment of the laboratory's forensic science capabilities shows the crime laboratory has an infrastructure and experienced staff able to deliver quality forensic services to the criminaf justice community in Fresno County. The Crime Laboratory is comprised of the following staff: (1) Crime Laboratory Director (0) Supervising Criminalists (8) Criminalist Specialists (Advanced Journey levef) (1) Lever If Criminalists (Intermediate Journey Jevel} (0) Level f Criminalists (1) Non-technicaf Support Staff Qualifying full-time scientists (including Supervising Criminalist and the laboratory director/project manager) comprise the technical staff that currenUy numbers nine (9). The Crime Laboratory is organized into three technical units: Biology, Chemistry, and Fireanns, and the faboratory administration which includes the director, DNA Technical leader, Firearms Technical Leader, and Quality Assurance Manager. The level of complexity of forensic casework has increased significantly in recent years as judges and juries become more sophisticated in their understanding of the capabilities of Proja:t Nmative -Cal OES 2-108 (Reviled 7!2016) 3
Subrecipient: Fresno County Sheriff Subawanl#: forensic science. There is an expectation on the part of the jury that a complete :and thorough scientific analysis of the physical evidence must be conducted by trained and knowledgeable forensic scientists. Hand-in-hand with the scientific analysis of physical evidence and scientist expertise are the capabi\ities ot the Cnme Laboratory. The Crime Laboratory is equipped with over $1 million of modem laboratory instruments designed to analyze drugs, and biological specimens for DNA profiling, and firearms evidence. fl!!! The crime laboratory plans to provide continuing education and training in technical and professional skills to the laboratory's forensic scientists in order to improve their level of expertise, ensure that they effectively and efficiently conduct their laboratory wor1<; and, in tum . maintain quality and reduce case turnaround time. Knowledge, training and experience are among the most important attributes of a forensic scientist These are often combined under the general heading of •expert1se. • The crime laboratory has had to seek out and provide training opportunities to qualifying scientists in order to develop and maintain expertise and proficiency in their current assignment or discipline. The intent of the laboratory's Professional Development Program is to: 1) develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the laboratory staff in order to ensure continuous quality improvement of their work product; 2) create a positive workplace environment; and 3) maintain the laboratory's prominence in the forensic science community. Professional forensic scientists wori<lng at the bench level need to keep up to date on new developments in the forensic field through continuing education, which typically is comprtsed of two components: theoretical and practical. Theoretical training fOaJses on the knowledge a scientist needs to understand his/her job in the forensic laboratory. Theoretical training may cover such topics as how a particular analytical method or piece of equipment works and generally consists of specialized or university-level educational courses. Project Namtive -C.a1 OES 2-108 (Rem:d 7/2016) 4
Subm.:ipient Fresno County Sheriff Subaward#-; Practical training provides the scientist with the skill set and an at>mty to successfully perfonn his/her job in the forensic laboratory and generally consists of extemal, short infonnational courses or workshops from a variety of sources. It was recommended in Forensic Sciences: Review of Status and Needi that in addition to theoretical and practical training all forensic scientists should have fonnal quality assurance and expert witness training. Combined, these two training components -theoretical and practical -are expected to improve an analyst's quality of casework and their ability to efficientty tumaround cases in a shorter time period. Maintaining a well-trained staff of professional forensic scientists at the Crime Laboratory improves the quality of forensic seivices, expands the knowtedge base of forensic scientists within functional areas, and reduces case tumaround times by virtue of employing wen trained forensic scientists with appropriate skill sets to complete the work as expediently as can reasonably be expeded. The Coverdell 2017 Program will provide the crime laboratory with funds for the continuing education and training needs of the laboratory's complement of qualifying forensic scientists. Some of the opportunities identified by the Laboratory's Director for continuing education/training include the symposia of professional forensic science organizations, staff development seminars provided by govemment agencies, drug enforcement seminars, the California Criminalistics Institute, and courses provided by equipment manufacturers, laboratory sponsored seminars and conferences, and/or university level courses. Implementation ANAB accredits the crime laboratory to the ISO 17025 standard. The laboratory received its Certificate of Accreditation, number AT-1635, on August 8, 2014 and it expires on 10/4/2018. 2 FOl"Ol6k-Sdatca.• Review of Stahu and Needs, U.S. Departmeut of Justice Office of .Justice PIOgrams National Institute of Jusru:e, February 1999, pp . .S-1.S Project Nmative -Cal OES 2-108 (Rmsed 7/2016)
Subrecipient Fresno County Sheriff Subaward#: The laboratory is accredited in Fireanns/Toolmark, which is ·the area that funds will be used to provide training. The aime laboratory uses generally accepted laboratory practices and analytical procedures to conduct the analysis of forensic evidence in accordance with accreditation guidelines. In order to maintain accreditation, the Crime Laboratory must submit a new application for accreditation every four years, and undergo on-site inspections. The 2014 Accreditation inspections was the aime laboratory third on-site inspection for an accreditation assessment under the ISO 17025:2005 guidelines. Certification of External fnvestlaatfon The Director of the Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboramry certifies that the Fresno County Sheriff's Office lntsmal Affairs Unit exists external to the aime laboratory's administration and an appropriate written process is in place to condud independent external investigations. The crime laboratory agrees to notify Cal EMA Coverdell Program staff regarding any and all complaints or allegations of serious negligence or miscondud by employees or contractors subS1antially affecting the integrity of forensic resutls. At the conclusion of the investigative review process by the Sheriffs Office lntemal Affairs Unit (an investigative body extemal to the aime laboratory) the crime laboratory director will notify Cal EMA Coverdell Program staff as to the resolution and that the matter has been resolved. program ObJec:tives There is one program objectives relative to the Coverdell 2017 Program: • Provide educational opportunities and appropriate training for qualified forensic scientists. ~Naaative-CalOES2·108(Rmacd7f2016) 6
Subrecipient: Fresno County Sheriff Subaward It. The grant objective is the training of laboratory staff. During the grant period two (2) qualifying forensic scientists will attend training and educational programs covering the Firearms forensic discipline. The crime laboratory maintains a comprehensive training program as documented in the procedures manuals of each discipline. In addition the Sheriff's Office Training Unit tracks the training of all members of the Sheriffs Office. The crime laboratory's established training programs were used as references to detennine the specific training and educational needs of the laboratory's qualifying forensic scientists. The Coverdell 2017 Program will provide the laboratory with funds for the continuing education and training needs of laboratory's forensic scientists. The forensic disciplines targeted for Coverdell 2017 Program training is firearms. Funds will be used to pay for one firearms examiner and part of a second firearms examiners fees. Refer to the Budget Narrative for specific training to be funded with Coverdell 2017 funding. The crime laboratory will report on the number of criminalists and type of training that was completed in the required progress reports. Project Narrative -Cal OES 2-108 (Re\liscd 7/2016) 7
Subrecipient: Fresno County Shc:ri11's Office Subaward#: The Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory (hereafter referred to as ctime laboratory) developed a budget that supports the goal of the Coverdell 2017 Program to improve the quality, timeliness, and credibility of forensic science services for aiminal justice purposes. The Coverdell 2017 Program raquires maintenance of this laboratory's accreditation status. ANAB is our accreditation provider and the ISO 17025 Guideline 5.2 Training and Development state that the training and development of employees must be emphasized to improve accuracy, increase productivlty, and enable them to assume greater responsibiTity. Included under Guideline 5.2 are standards important to the. Coverdell 2017 Program. They are standards: 5.2.1 The agency management shall ensure the competence of all who operate specific equipment, perform tests and/or calibrations, evaluate results, and sign test reports and calibration certificates. When using staff that is undergoing training, appropriate supervision shall be provided. A training program to develop the tedlnical skills of employees is essential in each applicable discipline and sub discipline. ANAB goes on further to state examiners must have mastery of the theory, procedures, and techniques necessary to produce reliable results and conclusions; and, under criteria for each functional area of expertise that examiners must have education and experienceJlrajning commensurate with the examinations and testimony they provide. A baccalaureate degree in a natural science, Criminalistics, or closely related field Is required. The crime laboratory has met or exceeded the ANAB ISO 17025 criteria delineated above by hiring qualified staff that meets the educational degree raquirement The ISO 17025 criteria is also met through the operation of the laboratory's professional development program, Budget Nlffllliw-Cal OES 2-107 ()lniNd 7/2016) l
Subrecipient Fresno C-mmty Sheriff's Office Subaward#: the training programs des;cribed in eac:h laboratory procedures manual, and the specific training needs of the management and the individual technical units within the laboratory. Mindful of the ANAB accreditation criteria and in accordance with the crime laboratory's Professional Development Program and Coverdell 2017 Program, the crime la'oora\ory 'Identified the appropriate training in technical and personal skills for the laboratory's qualifying forensic scientists. The training needs rl this crime laboratory are extensive, they are necessary to stay abreast of the advances in forensic science, and they span the broad spectrum of forensic services offered by this crime laboratory. Two (2) fulJ.time qualifying forensic scientists are designated to receive training under the Coverdell 2017 Program. The qualifying forensic scientists include candidates from forensic Laboratory Criminalist classifications. The series dassification is described as follows: The classification of Criminalist has three levels that are assigned at the crime laboratory director's discretion in accordance with budget provisions, v«>rkload, organizational needs, and the individual's expertise and skill. The criminalist must have graduated from a four-year college or university with a major in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, pharmacology, biology, microbiology, criminalistics (with an emphasis in chemistry) or a closely related scientific field. Coursework must have included successful completion of 24 semester units of chemistry including qualitative analysis. The training program identified in this budget is intended to improve the management of the crime laboratory's caseload as well as the crime laboratory's turnaround time in the targeted areas of analysis by maintaining a welJ.trained staff of professional forensic scientists, improving the quality of forensic services, and expanding the knowledge base of forensic scientists within functional areas with appropriate skill sets to complete the work as expediently as can reasonably be expected. The major component of the grant is the education and training program for the laboratory's forensic scientists. This training will be identified by the Crime laboratory's director, Budpl Nllll'ldi~ -Cal OES 2-107 (ReviNd 7/2016) 2
Subn:cipient: Fresno County Sheriff"s Office Subaward#: using various Quality Assurance Guidefines and training manuals. Training will consist of paying for one Criminalist and partially paying for another Criminalist to go to the AFTE 2018 Conference for the Firearms/ Toolmark unit Travel Costs Associated with the Training Program Travel costs are based on the travel policy guidelines of Fresno County, past history of travel expenditures as well as projeded allowable costs for travel and per diem. Travel from Fresno to: Estimated Cost Charfeston, West Virginia (2 attendees) Airfare= $1400 Association of Arearms and Toolmark examiners Hotel = $1099 (201& annum AFl'E conference) Mems=$728 Tuition/fee = $595 Total = $3822 Attending this annual meeting provides information about new advances and efficiencies in the forensic Firearms /Toolmark discipline. Case studies, poster presentations, and new advances in analytical methodologies as well as new instrumentation are demonstrated at the meeting. This meeting serves to introduce changes that affect all aspects of Firearms/Toolmark examination. The training candidates have experience in the Firearms and T oolmark examination. The total cost for the education and training component of the Coverdell 2017 Program is $3,822. Equipment Costs None Operating Expense (Consultant) None OtherCosts No other costs associated with this grant program. Total Program Cost The total cost for the crime laboratory's Coverdell 2017 Program is $3,822. BIIClpt NIIITlltm: -Cal OES 2--107 (Rmaed 7'1.016) 3
BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL SubraclDlent: B. 0 ExDel'lses 2018 AFTE COliferwice in ChartastDt'I West. Virginia Per Diem $52 per day X 7 days X 2 panson = $728 Lodging + 1~ 1ax = $139 X 7 nlghls X 1 person = $1099 ~ $100-. 2 ~.,., $'\l,00 lsubaward ~ OTHER.COSTS . IAFTE training for 2 Fnarms mcaminer i'I Charte&1Dn West Virginia Registl alion: 1 AFTE rnanbw @ $295 & 1 non-nanber @ $300= $!i95 OP8111tina Section Total ~PERATING SECTION TOTAL Cal OES 2-106b (RIWIMd 412016) COST $3,822 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $() $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $Cl! $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 so $0 $0 $0 $0 so so so $3,822
BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL )subaward #: I Subreclplent A. Personal Services -Salaries/Employee Benefits COST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 ~ $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 so $0 $0 $0 $0 so $0 so $0 $0 so so $0 so $0 ' so so so $0 $0 so so so so $0 so Personal Section Tollals PERSONAL SECTION TOTAL $0 Cal OES 2-106b (Reviled '412018)
BUDGET CATEGORY AND LINE ITEM DETAIL Subreclplent: lsubaward t: c. Equfoment COST I $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $d $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Ir--.. :-~ Section Talals EQUIPMENT SECTION TOTAL $0 S•me as S-.., 12G on tt. GrantSuNwatd F-ShNt Total Project Cost $3,822 C8I OES 2-10Bb (ReviMd 412016)
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES SUBRECIPIENT GRANTS MANAGEMENT ASSESSMENT Subrecipient: Fresno County Sherifi's Office I DUNS#: 613665769 I Fli>S·#: Grant Disaster/Program Title: 2Q 17 Coverdell Program Performance Period: 01/01/2018 to 12/31/2018 I Sulmward Amount Requested: $3,822 Type of Non-Federal Entity (Check Box) I •State Gov. 18)Local Gov. •JPA •Non-Profit Orribe Per Title 2 CFR § 200.331, Cal OES is required to evaluate the risk of noncompliance with federal statutes, regulations and grant terms and conditions posed by each subrecipient of pass-through funding. This assessment is made in order to detennine and provide an appropriate level of technical assistance, training, and grant oversight to subrecipients for the award referenced above. The following are questions related to your organization's experience in the management of grant awards. This questionnaire must be completed and returned with your grant application materials. For purposes of completing this questionnaire, grant manager is the individual who has primary responsibility for day-to-day administration of the grant, bookkeeper/accounting staff means the individual who has responsibility for reviewing and determining expenditures to be charged to the grant award, and organization refers to the subrecipient applying for the award, or the governmental implementing agency, as applicable. Assessment Factors Respo_nse I. How many years of experience does your current grant manager have managing grants? >5 years 2. How many years of experience does your current bookkeeper/accounting staff have >5 years managing grants? 3. How many grants does your organization currently receive? 3-10 grants 4. What is the approximate total dollar amount of all grants your organization receive? S 4,291,000 5. Are individual staff members assigned to work on multiple grants? Yes 6. Do you use timesheets to track the time staff spend working on specific activities/projects? No 7. How often does your organization have a financial audit? Annually 8. Has your organization received any audit findings in the last three years? No 9. Do you have a written plan on how you charge costs to grants? Yes l 0. Do you have written procurement policies? Yes 11. Do you get multiple quotes or bids when buying items or services? Always 12. How many years do you maintain receipts, deposits, cancelled checks, invoices, etc.? 3.5 years 13. Do you have procedures to monitor grant funds passed through to other entities? Yes Certification: This is to certify that, to the best of our knowledge and belief the data furnished above is accurate, complete and current. Signa~~ Date: 2 ( ('" ( {'it Print Name: Print Title: Thomas Trester Administrative Services Director Subrecipient Grants Management Assessment (New 8/2017)
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FORENSIC LA BORA TORY
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
April 16, 2015
QUALITY
ASSURANCE
MANAGER
Donna
Ramirez
DRUGS
Michael Koop, Tech. Lud
Shannon Fitzpatrick
Eva Loera
Sara Schwandt
Robert Benavld ..
Brian Fischer
Valerie Bernardi
Allcla Hill
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Authorlz~ tor use M. Koop, 4118/HJ rev. 1•
OFFICE
MANAGER
DIRECTOR OF FORENSIC SERVICES
MICHAEL D. KOOP
SUPERVISING
CRIMll"JALIST
Vacant
SAFETY
OFFICER
Donna Ramlraz MlchNI
Koop
DNA
Alicia HNI, Tech Lead
Brian FIIGher
CODI&
Alicia HUI, Admlnlstrlltor
Brl1n FIich«, Baot-41P
OEPARTMENT WIDE
SAFETY OFFICER
Michael Koop
TECHNICIANS
Ch,tcy
Mut,bum
FIREARMS
Valert• Bemardl, Tech Lead
Robert BenavtdH
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"01\J'i'f<Ol,J..\'.:!) COPY OF A CON mOLL!i:O OOClJNlf:Nl FRESNO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DIVISION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART g:VSO\OPERATION8'chal1a\divial.wd Authorized for use M. Koop, 2'24/16 rav. 3 February 24, 2016 SHERIFF I UnderSheriff I Assistant Sheriff I Sherffl'• Department Cllptaln I FORENSIC LABORATORY DlnlctDl'of Forwislc Services I FORENSIC LABORATORY • Supervising Crlmlnallst • Offlce Manager • Crlmlnallsts • Technicians • QA Manager • CODIS Page 1 of 1
' PROJECT SUMMARY 1. Subaward #: 3. PERFORMANCE PERIOD 2. PROJECT TITLE 2017 Covemall Program 0"!10'1110-.& \o 12131~1& 4. SUBRECIPIENT 5. GRANT AMOUNT Name: fllllSIID County Phone: (559) 600-3939 (this is the same amount as 12G of the Grant Subaward Face Sheet) t\Q:!,('e6i,: 12560Msadero Fax#. (559) 233-1149 $ 3822 City: Fresno, CA Zip: 93721 6. IMPLEMENTING AGENCY ~-Fresno Caunty SHedft's Ollica forllnBlc ~ Phone; 559 233-0308 Fax#. 559 233-1149 Address: 1256 DMsadero City: Fresno Zip: 93721 7. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Provide funds from the 2017 Coverdell Program to assist the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Forensic Laboratory in send Slaff mem'oers to the 20'18 1'FTE trainmg Sem·inar·in C'nal'les\on West v,rg·mia. 8. PROBLEM STATEMENT Training and continuing education of the staff of the Fresno County Sheriffs Office Forensic laboratory (hereafter referred to as crime laboratory) is currenlly not being met due to training needs that exceed the existing funds available for crime laboratory personnel. The goal of the Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Program (hereafter referred to as Coverdell 2017 Program) is to improve the quality, timeliness, and credibHity of forensic services over current operations of the crime laboratory 9. OBJECTIVES Use 2017 Coverdell Program funding to fuly fund one and partially fund another Firearms Analyst to attend the AFTE 2018 Training Seminar in Charteston, West Virginia. Pn,jlet Summary -C.I OES 2-150 (ReviNd 7/2015)
10. ACTIVITIES Approve the request of the Firearms Technical Lead to attend the AFTE 2018 Training Seminar. ,,. EVALUATION {if applicable) , 12. NUMBER O'f CLIENTS NIA (if applicable) NIA 13. PROJECT 1BUDGET (these are the same amounts as on Personal Operating Budget Pages) Services Expenses Equipment TOTAL Training Expenses $3,822 $3,822 so so so so so Totals: so $3,822 $0 $3,822 Project Sunwnary • CIII OES 2-150 (Reviaed 7/2015)
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES OUT-OF-STAlE TRAVEL REQUEST Subaward#: SUBRECIPIENT Agency: Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory Project Director: Michael D. Koop Phone#: (559) 233-0308 1256 Divisadero Fresno,CA Zip: ---------------93721 ATIENDEE(S) Name: Valerie Bernardi llfle: Criminallst Specialist Phone #: (559) 233-0308 -----------------Name: Robert Benavides Title: Criminalist Specialist Phone #: <559) 233-0308 -----------------1RIP DETAILS Trip Date [Month/Day(s)IYear:J _612120 __ 1s_Ti_o_61812 __ 0_1_s ________________ _ Destination (CitJIS1al8) Description (Meeting/Confllrence/Other) Charleston, West Virginia 2018 AFTE Annual Training Seminar Justification (lnclc:a1a 1he need for 1he trip and 1he benefits ID 1he Stam. u.e adcltional pages if nece..ary. Atlach brochure if available.) Contiooing education for Forensic Scientists is essential for their development. This wiR Improve the ability of our Lab to quickly process casework and provide timely results to the Justice System. No Brochure at this time. Subreciplent must attach Cost Worksheet to the Out-of-State Travel Request l'OR CAL OBS USB ORY Reoonmendation: Approve Disapprove • • Program Specialist Date • • Unit Chief Date Outof Stam Travel Requellt-Cal OES 2-158 (1fl017)
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL REQUEST COST WORKSHEET Travel Polley-are the rates based on Internal policy or the state's travel policy? Please specify: Date of Trip: 6"2/2018 To 61812018 Destination: Charteaton, West Virginia Purpose: Attend AFTE 2018 Annual Training Seminar TRANSPORTATION: Adcfffional Hrpo,t 'Expenses Auto Expenses: HOTEL/PER DIEM Hotel: 7 ~@ Per diem: 7 days@ OTHER EXPENSES ESTIMATED COSTS Airfare: Mileage: (53.5 cen1a per rnle) Taxi/Shuttle: Parking: Private car: Rental car: State/Agency Csr: $157.0 per day• $104 per day• Res;strationlConce Fee: 2018 AFTE Seminar Faes • AMOUNT $1400 $ s $ $ s $ $ 1098 $595 $ $ s ------------------------__ s ___ _ TOTAL COSlS NOT TO EXCEED: $ 3822 Out of State Travel Request-CeJ OES 2·158 (0112017)
PROJECT SERVICE AREA INFORMA 110N 1. C0UNJl OR CQUNT)ES SERVED: Emerthe iname(:s) ott'ne county or counties served by the project. Put an asterisk where the project's principal office Is loeated. Fnisno 2. U.S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT<§): Enter the number(s) of the U.S. Congressional District(s) which the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district where the project's principal office is located. 2:t·, '\6 3. STATE ASSEMBLY PISJRICT{S): Enter the number(s) of the State Assembly District(s) which the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district where the project's principal office is located. 23, 31•, 32 -4. STATE SENATE PISJBICTIS): Enter the number(s) of the State Senate District(s) that the project serves. Put an asterisk for the district where the project's principal office is located. 14•,12&8 5. POPULATION OF SERVICE AREA: Enter the total population of the area served by the project. 900,000 Project Service Anta Information -Cal OES 2-154 (Reviaad 7/2015)
CALIFORNIA GoVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES VICTIM SERVICES & PUBLIC SAFETY BRANCH FY 2017 California Coverdell Program Certification as to External Investigations On behalf of the applicant agency named below, I certify the following to the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice and to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): A government entity exists and an appropriate process is in place to conduct in.dependent external investigations into allegations of serious negligence or misconduct substantially affecting the integrity of the forensic results committed by employees or contractors of any forensic laboratory system, medical examiner's office, coroner's office, law enforcement storage facility, or medical facility in the State that will receive a portion of the Grant Subaward. I agree to notify Cal OES Coverdell Program Staff regarding any and all complaints and/or allegations of serious negligence and/or misconduct substantially affecting the integrity of forensic results committed by employees or contractors of the forensic laboratory system. At the initiation, duration of, and at the conclusion of the investigative review process and all appropriate action has been fulfilled, I will notify Cal OES Coverdell Program Staff as to the resolution and that the matter has been resolved. _ I personally have read and reviewed the section entitled .. Eligtbility" in the FY 2016 program announcement for the California Coverdell Program. I acknowledge that a false statement in this certification or in the application that it supports may be subject to criminal prosecution, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001. I also acknowledge that the Office of Justice Programs and/or California Governor's Office of Emergency Services grants, including certifications provided in connection with such grants, are subject to review by the Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General, and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services. I have authority to make this certification on behalf of the applicant agency (that is, the agency applying ~-1:~vemor's Office of Emergency Serw:es) , :4 fr,gr; Gfdu11Tr. fi~rclf I bTfNJl{ffq,'/'!' Signature of Certifying cial Name of Extemil Investigative Agency Title of Certifying Official Contact at External Investigative Agency Title Date Phone#
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board/FQS 5300 W. Cypress Street, Suite 180, Tampa, FL 33607, 813-443-0517 This is to certify that Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory 1256 Divisadero Fresno, CA 93721 has been assessed by FQS and meets the requirements of international standard 1SO/IEC 17025:2005 and the FBl QAS while demonstrating technical competence in the field(s) of FORENSIC TESTING Refer to the accompanying Scope(s) of Accreditation for information regarding the types of tests to which this accreditation applies. AT-1635 Certificate Nmnber ~Q:::::( FQS Approval •'\"1'•1,, ---:~•\:::::::,/'~,, ,. -'~-'• ~ , ~ ~ J" ',,: ~ .,.,-",1,,,. ,,,,h~"' Certificate Valid: 08/18/2014-10/04/2018 Version No. 002 Issued: 08/18/2014 This laboratory is accredited in accordance with the m-,ogni:n:d Iutcmational Standard 180/IEC 17025:2005. This accreditation demonstrates technical oompetence for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system (re/.,-to Joint ISO-ILAC-IAF Camnuniqul daud JamlOl')I 2009).
Vaaim005 ANSI-ASQ National Accreditation Board/FQS SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION TO ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Fresno County Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory 1256 Divisadero, Fn:sno CA 93721 CONTACT(S): Michael Koop Phone 559-233..0308 FORENSIC TJ:STING Valid to: October 4, 2018 Certificate Number: AT -1635 1.0 Materials Examined Cateeory Sub C ____ ., Analytical Technique (See 2.0) 1.1 Firearms 1.1.l Firearms Identification 2.2, 2.5, 2.5.1 and 2.6 and Examination 1.2 Biology 1.2.1 DNA-Forensic Casework 2.3,2.3.1, 2.4, 2.4.1, 2.4.2 BIid 2.6 2.0 Analytical Techniqur/l'at Method 2.1 Chemical Screening Tests 2.1.1 Color tests 2.2 Physical Examination 2.2.1 Striation comparison 2.2.2 Physical reconstruction 2.2.3 Other physical examination 2.2.3.l Weighing 2.2.3.2 Other physical measurements 2.4.4 Pattern Comparison, Pattern Recognition 2.3 Electrophoresis 2.3.1 Capillary electrophoresis 2.3.2 Other electrophoresis 2.4 DNA 2.4.l PCR-Autosomal STR 2.4.2 Data Analysis 2.5 Microscopy 2.S.l Optical 2.6 General Laboratory Procedures Page I of2 . . ' 5300 W. Cyprus Street Suite 180 J Tampa, FL 33607 I 813-443-0517 I www.fqsforensics.org •
Note8: 1. Tlru $Cope i8 part of and mu.JI be included with Certificate of Accreditation No. AT-1635 Vice President IAaod: 01/15/2014 Plp2af2 5300 W. Cyprus Street, Suite 180 I Tampa, FL 33607 I 813-443-0517 I www.fqsforensics.org
2017 CALIFORNIA COVERDELL PROGRAM BASELINE DATA SHEET The data presented on this document will establish the baseline for the 2017 Grant Subaward progress reporting. Please complete and submit the information requested below with your application. PLEASE NOTEi ONCE A DISCIPLINE(S) IS SELECTED, YOU MUST REPORT STATISTICS ON THAT DISCIPLINE(S) THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE CQ17 GRANT CYCLE. PLEASE DO NOT SWITCH THE DISCIPLINE(S) MID GRANT CYCLE. 1. Identify the number of qualifying staff related to CQl 7 FSIA funds. _2 __ 2. What are the project disciplines for the CQ 17 grant program? PLEASE NOTE: Forensic Alcohol and TOJ:icology are now ONE discipline Please check the box(es) that are applicable for your program grant funds. D Controlled Substances/Drug Chemistry D Crime Scene D Toxicology/Forensic Alcohol D Latent Prints D Trace D Digital Media X Firearms D Pathology D Questioned Documents • NIBIN D Biology/DNA 3. Based on the selected disciplines above, please show the number of cases pending in the following chart. Discipline Tum-Around-Time Back Loa: Controlled Substances/Drug Chemistry Toxicology/Forensic Alcohol Trace Firearms 80 days 25 Questioned Documents Biology/DNA Crime Scene Latent Prints Digital Media
4. Grant funding will only be used for training@ No Date: 2-lf/-l&'