Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare District Attorney
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Award
Project ID (if applicable): GY_25_SAKI
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S Department of Justice (DOJ)
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to accept from the U.S. Department of Justice grant funds in the amount of $2,499,158, with no required match, for the FY 24 National Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) project, and of five positions effective January 11, 2025.
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Background and Discussion:
The federal grant funds awarded are $2,499,158 with no cash match, for the FY25 year beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2027. This grant will fund five positions.
Expected Impact:
The accepting of this grant will fund 5 positions, the Sexual Assault Kit Review, Investigation, and Prosecution for Cold-Case and Serial CODIS Sexual Offenders of the Adult Sex Crimes Division of the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
Alternative Options:
Without grant funding, these 5 positions cannot be created.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: E: Increase efficiency across the legal system.
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