Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2014, $21,373)
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 utilize the JAG award to increase the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts. Funds will be used to purchase light bars, sirens and led lights for patrol vehicles to increase officer safety. Funds will also be used to purchase computers and tactical breaching weapons to enhance communications and meet unfunded law enforcement needs.
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