Municue
Austin, TX

Crime Lab Enhancement Project

project
2 mentions across 2 events
2 eventsLast active Tracked since $349K city spending

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grant (2)
public safety (2)
contract (1)

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mentioned (2)

Related Entities

Financial Services- Contracts1
Intergovernmental Relations1
Austin Police Department1
Office of the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division1
Paul Coverdell National Forensic Sciences Improvement Act Fund1
Austin Forensic Science1
Thomas Scientific LLC1
Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant1
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Activity Timeline

October 2026

Consent
City Council →

Authorizes a contract with Thomas Scientific LLC for a comparison microscope used by Austin Forensic Science to compare markings on bullets, cartridge cases, and toolmarks, funded mostly by a state Coverdell grant.

…s Criminal Justice Division, Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grant, Crime Lab Enhancement Project. $8,531 is available in the Operating Budget of Austin Forensic Science. FSDCe…

$110K

February 2026

Consent
City Council →

Authorizes an application for and acceptance of grant funding to continue the Austin Police Department Crime Lab Enhancement Project. No City matching funds are required.

…Forensic Sciences Improvement Act Fund to continue the Austin Police Department Crime Lab Enhancement Project. Funding: $238,847 is available from the Office of the Governor’s Criminal Just…

$239K