Fiscal Year 2008 Justice Assistance Grant 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 Bismarck and the county of Burleigh will utilize their Fiscal Year 2008 JAG award in the amount of $18,520 to upgrade and purchase law enforcement equipment and technology. The Bismarck Police Department will receive $12,038 and the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department will receive $6,482.00. The agencies plan to purchase radars, computer software/hardware, cameras, weapons and additional equipment. These significant enhancements will help the effectiveness and efficiency of both the Bismarck Police Department and the Burleigh County Sheriff's Department.

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