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FY 2008 JAG Program

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2008-DJ-BX-0273
Location
Awardee County
Kent
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2008
Total funding (to date)
$11,738

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2008, $11,738)

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 Wyoming will utilize their Fiscal Year 2008 Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $11,738 to purchase equipment. The Wyoming Police Department will purchase new rifle rated patrol armor, personal computer printers, and computer software applications. This equipment will enhance the City of Wyoming's law enforcement functions.

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Date Created: August 20, 2008