FY 2008 JAG Program

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 Cocoa Police Department will utilize their Fiscal Year 2008 Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $13,162 to purchase a 2008 Pace American 28' 5th wheel trailer. This trailer will act as a mobile command post for the department during times of civil unrest, negotiations/hostage situations, S.W.A.T., and any other response or crisis deemed necessary. The post will be fully equipped and allow department command to run operations onsite.

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