DOJ Police Grant

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.

The Town of Brantley will use the FY 2009 Congressionally Selected Awards funds to support the Town of Brantley Police Department in efforts to enhance work efficiency and to increase officer and public safety. The funds will be used for the purchase of vehicles and equipment necessary to improve the department's capabilities to perform duties. This award will provide additional support by allowing the department to replace three old police cars and provide funds for the addition of critical surveillance equipment.

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