George County Court Systems Security Enhancement Program

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local governments, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and 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, including 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 and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

George County will utilize the JAG funds to support personnel and enhance courtroom security within the sheriff's office. The George County Sheriff's Office will hire a part-time bailiff to provide courtroom security. The sheriff's office will also purchase uniforms, firearms, a taser, and other equipment for the bailiff.

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