Primary Department: District Attorney
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Sean Teare, District Attorney
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Type of Request: Grant - Application
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Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office
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Request by the District Attorney for approval to submit an application to the Office of the Governor/Public Safety Office for grant funds in the amount of $151,955, with no required match, for the FY 2026 District Attorney Testing of Forensic Evidence Grant Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The state grant funds awarded are $151,955 for the year beginning September 1, 2025 and ending August 31, 2026. There is no match required.
Expected Impact:
This grant will fund software program to unlock cellphones involved in criminal cases in the Digital Forensic Unit in the Harris County District Attorney's Office.
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This is a crucial funding source for the Digital Forensic Unit. Without it, they would be unable to perform crucial functions for the county's criminal cases.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
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Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): E1: Modernize data and technology architecture across the legal system.
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