REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 21, 2025
FROM
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator
SUBJECT
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Grant Application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for the Fiscal Year 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
1. Approve and authorize the submission of a grant application to the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Fiscal Year 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction Program, in the amount of $610,994, for the period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027.
2. Authorize the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Sheriff's Scientific Division Director, or assigned Sheriff's Administrative Manager to execute and submit the electronic grant application, and accept related assurances and certifications, on behalf of the County, as required by the United States Department of Justice, subject to review by County Counsel.
3. Direct the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator, Sheriff's Scientific Division Director, or Sheriff's Administrative Manager to transmit the grant application referenced in Recommendation No. 1 to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors within 30 days of execution.
(Presenter: Carolina Mendoza, Chief Deputy Director, 387-0640)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
Pursue County Goals and Objectives by Working with Other Agencies and Stakeholders.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). If awarded, this grant would provide funding in the amount of $610,994 to assist with backlogged DNA analysis and fund the cost of one contract DNA Criminalist I position. If awarded, the Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator (Departme...
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