Boone County and City of Columbia, Missouri FY2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Project.

The disparate jurisdictions of County of Boone, MO (Boone County Sheriff's Office) and City of Columbia, MO (Columbia Police Department) will use JAG funds to purchase law enforcement equipment. Specifically, the County of Boone will use JAG funds to attain a ballistic shield to better protect deputies from violent attacks and advanced breaching equipment to gain entry to structures during high-risk and/or emergency incidents. The City of Columbia will use JAG funds to purchase at least five dual band P25 compatible portable radios, which will improve communication capability and safety of their officers.