FY 2009 Justice Assistance Grant 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).

Barrow County, through its sheriff's office, will apply fiscal year 2009 JAG funding towards essential equipment aimed at enhancing law enforcement services provided to the community. Specifically, the sheriff's office will purchase in-car video cameras for its patrol vehicles. The cameras will be an invaluable tool in documenting incidents for investigation, prosecution, and officer training.

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