South Burlington Police Department Patrol Rifle 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 city of South Burlington will use fiscal year 2009 JAG funds in the amount of $13,849 to support the South Burlington Police Department's Patrol Rifle Program. Three patrol rifles and associated accessories, as well as instructor training for officers will be funded. A specialized trailer that will carry firearm supplies to and from the firing range will also be purchased.

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