Hardin County Equipment Enhancement Project

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).

Hardin County will use the JAG funds to purchase equipment for the sheriff's department. The Hardin County Sheriff's Department will fully equip a new patrol vehicle and purchase a light bar and radar for another vehicle. The sheriff's department will enhance their duties by increasing patrols of their communities, thus increasing the protection of their citizens.

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