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Enhancing Safety of Law Enforcement and Community in Forsyth County, NC and Winston-Salem

Award Information

Award #
15PBJA-23-GG-03611-JAGX
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Awardee County
Forsyth
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$280,631

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $280,631)

The 2023 JAG allocation to Forsyth County is $280,631, which will be shared equally by the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office and the Winston-Salem Police Department. 

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office will use its portion ($140,315.50) of 2023 Justice Assistance Grant funding for continuing the operations and capabilities of the Real-Time Intelligence Center (RTIC). 

The City proposes to use its share of grant funds ($140,315.50) for technology enhancements associated with the installation of audio/visual integration technology in the Police Department’s auditorium, located in the Vivian H. Burke Public Safety Center.  This technology will ensure multi-agency coordination, information sharing, real-time intelligence gathering, and personnel training.

Date Created: September 25, 2023