2009 Public Safety Equipment Grant

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).

The disparate jurisdictions comprised of the city of Hastings and Adams County will use their 2009 Local JAG award to purchase law enforcement equipment. The Hastings Police Department will utilize their funds ($11,341) to purchase a Cellbrite kit, which is used to examine the content of cellular telephones, as well as 'active shooter' training equipment. The Adams County Sheriff's Office will utilize their funds ($1260) to purchase a tactical rifle and one shoulder microphone.

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