The general assembly recognizes and declares that:

(1)  Examining crime scenes for evidence is essentially a state and local problem;

(2)  The establishment of appropriate goals, objectives, and standards for the examination of crime scenes and the training of appropriate personnel in such techniques must be a priority concern;

(3)  The functions of a state crime lab must be coordinated in an efficient and effective manner;

(4)  The full and effective use of resources affecting state and local crime scene investigations requires the complete cooperation of state and local law enforcement agencies; and

(5)  Training, research, evaluation, and technical assistance activities must be encouraged and focused on the improvement of scientific criminal investigation in Rhode Island.