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Local JAG

Award Information

Award #
2008-DJ-BX-0223
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2008
Total funding (to date)
$34,293

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2008, $34,293)

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 Charleston Police Department will utilize its Fiscal Year 2008 JAG award to purchase up to three Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices that will be used to aid in Uniform Patrol functions in the Historic District in the Downtown Charleston Peninsula.

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Date Created: August 19, 2008