Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $50,000)
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.
The North Carolina Sheriff's Association, Inc. will utilize grant funds to enhance the state's law enforcement capabilities through the purchase of equipment for the sheriffs' training facility. Specifically, this equipment may include the purchase of two computers, two printers, four dictaphones, and one heavy-duty hole-punching machine and stapler. Additionally, they plan to utilize a computer consultant and to purchase permanent signage for the building, one digital camera, and software.
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