Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2024, $18,188)
Washington County will use JAG funds to equip law enforcement professionals with superior thermal surveillance equipment that is capable of geotagged video recording and live video transmission that can instantly stream encrypted thermal footage of any pursuit, evidence recovery, or search and rescue effort to the command center via wireless network. Picture-in-picture zoom capture minute details from a distance and maintain peripheral awareness for constant thermal supervision of suspects, team members, and standbys. With its thermal features it will greatly assist deputies searching for suspects or missing persons at all times of day to a person's heat signature. By providing advanced technological equipment, the Sheriff's Office will be able to conduct thorough investigations in the field which will best serve the citizens of this county and state.