Spotsylvania County's Request for FFY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office and the Spotsylvania County's Commonwealth's Attorney's Office

Under the FFY 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program – Local Solicitation, Spotsylvania County is eligible to receive $20,062.  The Sheriff’s Office would like to utilize half of the award, or $10,031, for needed equipment and supplies for the agency consisting of 125 backup rifle sights to help officers aim and make accurate decisions in a variety of situations; 36 carbine handguards in order to replace existing handguards that do not allow for mounting of additional equipment such as flashlights; and a McGruff costume and carrying case to enhance community policing efforts for prevention education in the areas of crime, violence, and substance abuse.  The Commonwealth’s Attorney intends to utilize the remaining $10,031 towards the purchase of three laptop computers and three Wi-Fi routers to be located at the General District, Juvenile and Domestic Relations, and Circuit Court courtrooms in order to present digital images and sound during court proceedings.