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 county and city of Ardmore have been designated as disparate, and will share the 2008 JAG award ($11,103). The City will serve as both applicant and fiscal agent. The County Sheriff's Department ($5,551.50) and the Ardmore Police Department ($5,551.50) will both use their funds to purchase equipment. The Ardmore Police Department and the Carter County's Sheriff's Department will both purchase X-26 tasers. The tasers will enable the police officers to protect themselves while minimizing the risk of serious injury or death.

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