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Digital Identification Software Project

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
15PBJA-23-GG-03787-JAGX
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Awardee County
Sullivan
Congressional District
Status
Past Project Period End Date
Funding First Awarded
2023
Total funding (to date)
$11,487

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2023, $11,487)

The City of Bristol will use the JAG funds to purchase a license for facial recognition software for the Bristol Tennessee Police Department. Facial recognition software will help with the identification and prosecution of criminal suspects. This will help the police department improve case clearance rates, accurately and rapidly identify violent criminals, investigate crimes, enhance public safety, provide justice to victims, and better serve their citizens.

Date Created: September 26, 2023