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 city of Lancaster and the Lancaster City Bureau of Police will use the 2008 JAG funding allocation of $18,683 to purchase communications equipment. This award is for the purchase of 18 portable radios for police officers to carry out their daily duties. In addition, 18 high-quality replacement batteries will be purchased. The proposed new radios will be compatible with the countywide communications system and will offer expanded capacity and enhanced features.

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