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Acceptance of $60,603 Grant for Oakland Police Crime Lab

Original title: Subject: Fy 2025-26 OPD Crime Lab Coverdell Grant From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Accepting And Appropriating Grant Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed Sixty Thousand Six Hundred And Three Dollars ($60,603) From The California Governor's Office Of Emergency Services (CalOES), For The 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program, During The Grant Period Of April 1, 2025, Through March 31, 2026, To Support The Oakland Police Department (OPD) Crime Laboratory Operations

Record date · September 15, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City of Oakland has approved the acceptance of $60,603 in state grant funding to support the operations of the Oakland Police Department's crime laboratory. The funds are provided through the 2024 and will be used during the period of April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.

Why it matters

This resolution authorizes the city to receive and spend $60,603 in state funds to maintain forensic laboratory services for the Oakland Police Department through March 2026.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Oakland Police Department

The department receives $60,603 in funding to support its crime laboratory operations.

Directly affected

California Governor's Office of Emergency Services

The agency acts as the grantor providing the funds to the City of Oakland.

Key Facts

  • The City of Oakland is authorized to accept and appropriate $60,603 in grant funds.
  • The funding is provided by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).
  • The grant is part of the 2024 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program.
  • The funds are designated for the operations of the Oakland Police Department (OPD) Crime Laboratory.
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  • The grant period runs from April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2026.
  • The resolution is identified by file number 26-0030.
  • The resolution was introduced on September 11, 2025, and has passed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the money being used for?
The funds are specifically allocated to support the operations of the Oakland Police Department's crime laboratory.
When does this grant funding expire?
The grant period ends on March 31, 2026.

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Connected Entities

26-0030, Oakland Police Department, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services and 1 more
other26-0030“The file number for the resolution.”Map →
OrganizationOakland Police Department“The department receiving the grant funds for its crime laboratory.”Map →
OrganizationCalifornia Governor's Office of Emergency Services“The state agency providing the grant funds.”Map →
otherPaul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program“The specific grant program providing the funding.”Map →

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