# West Virginia Funds State Police Forensic Lab

On September 29, 2026, West Virginia announced **$258,788** through the Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Program for the West Virginia State Police Forensic Lab. The funding will support forensic analyst training and certification and laboratory equipment purchases. The announcement provides no solicitation, purchasing timeline, or procurement contact, so it signals potential follow-on demand rather than an open contracting opportunity.

- The funding covers two potential procurement areas: forensic laboratory equipment and training or certification services.
- Suppliers should check West Virginia state procurement channels for any resulting solicitations; no specific bid deadline or purchasing process was announced.
- The grant is administered through the Paul Coverdell program, with the West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services Section identified among the relevant state entities.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- West Virginia State Police
- West Virginia Division of Administrative Services, Justice and Community Services Section
- Office of the Governor of West Virginia

### Key Quotes
> West Virginia law enforcement needs the training and tools to do its job effectively and keep our communities safe. This investment will strengthen the State Police Forensic Lab and help ensure our forensic analysts have the resources they need to support investigations across the state.
> — Patrick Morrisey, Governor of West Virginia

### Sources
- [Governor Morrisey Announces $258,788 to Strengthen West Virginia State Police Forensic Lab | WV Office of the Governor Patrick Morrisey](https://governor.wv.gov/article/governor-morrisey-announces-258788-strengthen-west-virginia-state-police-forensic-lab) - WV