Updated Story Published 5/14 at 2 p.m. by Peter Rice
The Riley County Police Department welcomed Senator Jerry Moran on Monday to announce $250,000 in secured grants going towards their crime scene investigation lab.
RCPD lab technician Michael Cherms invited Sen. Moran where he identified the need to improve both the working conditions for lab personnel and evidence preservation.
Public information officer Ashley Tokoi said the department ended up receiving more grants than expected thanks to Moran.
The crime lab originally reached out about improving their fume hoods…
Tokoi added that the department will conduct a review sometime in the future to decide how to disperse the left over grant money after the hoods are improved.
Original Story Published 5/13 by Brandon Peoples
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran visited the Riley County Police Department Monday to announce $250,000 in federal dollars has been secured to support the department’s crime lab.
The police department hosted an impromptu news conference Monday morning, later stating the upgrades will enhance working conditions for lab personnel and evidence preservation. RCPD released the following statement:
“As a senior member of the appropriations committee, Senator Moran understands the critical importance of ensuring that every government dollar spent yields tangible results. Committed to fiscal responsibility, he recognizes the fundamental duty of public officials to ensure taxpayer money is used effectively and strives to return tax money to Kansans.”
Members of the media were invited to Monday’s news conference by Sen. Moran’s office, but the notification was sent only a half hour prior to the event.
