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BJA 2013 JAG Grant funds to purchase equipment for the Chattanooga Police Deparment and Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.

Award Information

Award #
2013-DJ-BX-0975
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
Total funding (to date)
$131,441

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2013, $131,441)

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

The disparate jurisdictions will use this JAG award enhance public and office safety through the purchase of law enforcement equipment. Specific purchases will include a hostage van and patrol rifles. NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 2, 2013