In-Car Video Enhancement Initiative

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 Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office will use the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 JAG award to purchase in-car video systems for the patrol division. This technology will allow the Sheriff's Office to more effectively prosecute criminal cases. The cameras will be used as a training aid for the improvement of officer performance and shall serve as a deterrent for officer misconduct and offender resistance during traffic stops.

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