WHAT: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis will join U.S. Rep. Al Green and Institute of Forensic Sciences Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Luis Sanchez in announcing improvements to the DNA labs with the help of a $12 million federal grant secured by the congressman. The work is part of a $20 million long-term investment that includes the design and relocation of the DNA labs, the renovation of various floors, the expansion of evidence intake and storage, as well as information technology. The project also includes morgue renovation.
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m.
WHO: Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis
Congressman Al Green
Dr. Luis Sanchez, Executive Director & Chief Medical Examiner
Dr. Pramod Gumpeni, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner
Julie Prine, Chief of Staff, Senior Director of Operations
Katie Welch, Senior Director, Crime Laboratory Services
WHERE: Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences | 1861 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054