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Nisqually Corrections (WA) in person peer site visit to South Correctional Entity (SCORE) Jail: May 19, 2022.

Regular monthly check-ins with DC site.

Introductory call with new site liasion. Talked about current focus area: contamination with forensic samples slowed progression, new samples were sent to Eastern PA. Working on gathering more participation from surrounding counties. Waiting on the approval for MX90O8 equipment.

New year check-in with new BJA policy advisor, discussed needs for 2 new hires, need for new computers to match new LIMS, and a vendor for lean sigma six implementation. Is looking to create a dashboard for toxicology specific data, which once built, other sites can use to replicate. Interested in a forensic-specific COSSAP site working group with PA and MS. Include FY21 sites too.

Hampden County Sheriff's Department Virtual Site Visit: March 16, 2022, March 30, 2022, May 12, 2022. Attendees: St. Louis County Department of Public Health-Corrections Medicine, Community Health Resources (CT), Criminal Justice Resource Center/Durham County Sheriff's Department (NC), Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, St. Lawrence County Addictions Services.

FAI conducted with Adams County Correctional Center in Pennsylvania.

FAI conducted with Allegheny County Jail in Pennsylvania.

FAI conducted with the CAP/Lifeskills Program at Hampshire County Sheriff's Office in Massachusetts.

FAI conducted with Middlesex County Sheriff's Office in Massachusetts.

FAI conducted with Bridges of Iowa Program at Polk County Jail in Iowa.