§ 12-1.1-2 - Legislative findings and purpose.
SECTION 12-1.1-2
§ 12-1.1-2 Legislative findings andpurpose. – The general assembly recognizes and declares that:
(1) Examining crime scenes for evidence is essentially astate and local problem;
(2) The establishment of appropriate goals, objectives, andstandards for the examination of crime scenes and the training of appropriatepersonnel in such techniques must be a priority concern;
(3) The functions of a state crime lab must be coordinated inan efficient and effective manner;
(4) The full and effective use of resources affecting stateand local crime scene investigations requires the complete cooperation of stateand local law enforcement agencies; and
(5) Training, research, evaluation, and technical assistanceactivities must be encouraged and focused on the improvement of scientificcriminal investigation in Rhode Island.