Washington, DC- (Thursday, August 23, 2012) –Today, Congresswoman Johnson applauded a $174,410 grant for Dallas County, which was awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. The award given is a part of the National Institute of Justice’s Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program. 

“I am pleased to learn that Dallas County will be awarded funding to improve forensic science. Forensic evidence is a critical tool that our law enforcement officials need to investigate crimes. This data is essential in helping our officials solve crimes, and keep our communities safe,” said Congresswoman Johnson.

“The Coverdell funds will go a long way to enhance our existing law enforcement capabilities. These funds will be used to improve the quality of forensic science and medical examiner services in Dallas County and these financial resources  can be used to eliminate backlogs in the analysis of forensic evidence.”

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U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson is Ranking Member of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology. She is also the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. She represents the 30th Congressional District of Texas  that includes Downtown Dallas, Fair Park, Oak Lawn, Turtle Creek,Old East Dallas, Pleasant Grove, & South Oak Cliff; all of Balch Springs, DeSoto, Hutchins, Lancaster & Wilmer and parts of Cedar Hill