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City of Texarkana, Texas - De-escalation SolutionsBowie County, Texas - Continuing Jail Security through Non-Injury Technology

Award Information

Award #
15PBJA-24-GG-04701-JAGX
Funding Category
Formula
Location
Awardee County
Bowie
Congressional District
Status
Open
Funding First Awarded
2024
Total funding (to date)
$13,316

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2024, $13,316)

The City of Texarkana, Texas will use JAG funds to purchase non-lethal restraint devices.  The devices will be used on non-compliant individuals to de-escalate situations before they intensify and require a higher use of force.
The County of Bowie will use JAG funds to purchase non-lethal, non-injurious de-escalation compliance devices to be used for security concerns involving combative subjects in the jail as well as in the courtrooms.   Bowie County will also purchase drug test kits and narcotics evidence bags.

Date Created: December 5, 2024