2009 JAG 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).

The disparate jurisdictions consisting of Wapello County and the city of Ottumwa will use their fiscal year 2009 JAG award for equipment and technology. The city of Ottumwa, acting as the fiscal agent, will use ($34,679) to develop and implement a K-9 program. The remaining funds will be used to purchase an Automatic Vehicle Location System to track all patrol cars. Wapello County will use their funds($6,120) to purchase 15 handguns and accessories.

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