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).

The city of Temple Terrace will use the JAG funds to lease a web-based computer analysis program and purchase field drug test kits. The new equipment will give the police department real-time access to crime trends, charts, and graphics so enforcement efforts can be focused in areas with emerging crime trends. The program will enable the patrol officers to quickly and efficiently view calls and reports in the area of responsibility and throughout the city.

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