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Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Smart Prosecution - Innovation Prosecution Solutions grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to the Lake County State's Attorney's Office (LCSO) for forensic analysis software (GrayKey) that the Cyber Crimes Unit can utilize to extract data from electronic devices, including an emergency appropriation of $123,940 in federal funds, if awarded.
Staff Summary
* The LCSO has applied for a Smart Prosecution - Innovation Prosecution Solutions grant through the BJA.
* The grant term is for two years, with a period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.
* In recent years, there have been multiple challenges with the forensic examination of newer electronic devices. This has made it difficult for law enforcement and the Cyber Unit to extract data that could be used to obtain critical information in the investigation of violent or white-collar crime cases. With the procurement of GrayKey software, criminal investigators and analysts will be able to quickly extract file information from an electronic device. Additionally, the GrayKey software is constantly being updated as new security features are released by developers.
* Program funding of $123,940 is allocated to the LCSAO and includes two years of software costs and a dedicated high-capacity computer to run the forensic software tool. No match is required for this award.
* If funding for this service ends, and new funding is not secured, the service will be eliminated.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the BJA posted a notice of funding opportunity for a Smart Prosecution - Innovation Prosecution Solutions grant for the term of two years, starting October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the LCSO submitted an application to implement a superior forensic analysis software tool to improve data extraction in electronic devices. Federal program funding of $123,940 includes a dedicated high-capacity computer to run ...
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