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FY 2009 Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2009-DJ-BX-0308
Location
Awardee County
Newton
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$38,007

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $38,007)

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).

Newton County will use the JAG award to fund a Taser Unit to ensure availability to all uniform patrol, warrant service, detention center, and school resource deputies. All deputies selected will be required to successfully complete training before a taser is issued. The project goal is to use less than lethal force when dealing with potential criminals.

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Date Created: August 25, 2009