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FY 24 Omaha - Douglas, County NE JAG Project

Award Information

Awardee
CITY OF OMAHA
Award #
15PBJA-24-GG-05332-JAGX
Funding Category
Formula
Location

OMAHA, NE

Awardee County
Douglas
Congressional District
2
Status
Awarded, but not yet accepted
Funding First Awarded
2024
Total funding (to date)
$385,383
Original Solicitation
FY24 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program—Local Solicitation

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2024, $385,383)

The City of Omaha and Douglas County will use JAG funds to reduce violent crime, limit justice system contact, and enhance the skills of justice system personnel.

Douglas County will implement technology and improvements in crime analysis, efficiencies and resources for courts and corrections, mental health co-responder program, and training and tools for law enforcement, prosecution, and public defense.

The City of Omaha will use JAG funds to reduce violent crime and enhance public safety through enforcement and deterrence overtime operations; professional development for law enforcement, and staff; enhance citizen-police relationships; and diversion programming.

Date Created: December 6, 2024