2008 Local JAG

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 Hernando County Sheriff's Office will use its JAG funds to update the Patrol Division with in-car laptop computer systems that will allow officers to file reports and communicate with the department while on patrol. Although there is no budget breakdown, the narrative implies that funds will aslo be used to purchase associated accessories.

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