Bulletproof Vests Project

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 of Orangeburg will use its Fiscal Year 2008 JAG award in the amount of $14,283 to purchase personal protection equipment. The Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department will purchase 30 bulletproof vests with the JAG funds. The bulletproof vests are essential pieces of equipment that are utilized on a continual basis within the department to protect the Sheriff's Department's officers. The decision to use the 2008 JAG funds in this way reflects the county's commitment to ensuring the safety and protection of its law enforcement officers.

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