Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2008, $13,984)
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states, tribes, and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice for any one or more of the following purpose areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).
The city of West Haven plans to use its Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 JAG award to: increase the police presence along the shoreline for crowd control; address juvenile complaints; enhance noise enforcement efforts related to loud car stereos and motorcycles; increase motor vehicle enforcement; and increase patrols in several targeted areas to address safety and quality of life issues.
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