The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 5005, seeks to allocate funding for the training of law enforcement officers specifically in crime scene processing. It proposes an appropriation of one million seventeen thousand dollars from the General Fund to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The training program aims to enhance officers' skills in forensic crime scene investigation and processing, as well as the collection and use of scientific evidence.

This initiative is designed to improve the capabilities of law enforcement personnel in handling crime scenes effectively, thereby potentially increasing the quality of investigations and the integrity of evidence collected. The bill emphasizes the importance of advanced training in these critical areas to ensure that law enforcement officers are well-equipped to manage crime scenes and utilize scientific methods in their work.