Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $100,000)
The Congressionally Selected Awards Program, authorized by the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 (Pub. L. 111-8), helps improve the functioning of the criminal justice system, prevent or combat juvenile delinquency, and/or assist victims of crime (other than compensation). Funds should be used for the projects selected by Congress, in the amounts specified in the joint explanatory statement incorporated by reference into Pub. L. 111-8, and generally consistent with one or more of the following statutory purposes: improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, preventing or combating juvenile delinquency, or assisting victims of crime (other than compensation). Each of these purposes is framed using language drawn, respectively, from the former Byrne discretionary statute, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. This project is authorized and funded through a line item in the FY 09 Congressional Budget and by the joint explanatory statement that is incorporated by reference into the FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Act.
Harris County will utilize the FY 2009 Congressionally Selected Award to hire one deputy to target street gang activity within Harris County Constable Precinct 7. Funds will pay for the salary and fringe of one officer.
The officer is needed to address gang related crimes, juvenile justice issues, and violent offenders. Said deputy will apprehend those violating state laws and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies within Precinct 7 and existing gang prevention programs currently operating in Precinct 7. Progress will be measured by the number of citations written, awareness events, and educational material distributed. This grant is needed to preserve a good quality of life in Precinct 7 by preventing and combating juvenile delinquency.
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