Item 55

Authorize to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $104,215 from the National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, in order to establish a position and an automated system to track the handling and testing of sexual assault kits in NH. (2)Further authorize to establish one full time temporary Program Specialist IV, LG 25 position to provide oversight of a statewide initiative to enhance the tracking and handling of sexual assault kits and to produce and enhance proper policies and procedures to ensure that all sexual assault kits in the state of NH are handled in accordance with sexual assault survivors rights. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2019. 100% Federal Funds. Contingent upon Fiscal Committee approval on January 4, 2019.