Law Enforcement Equipment and Technology Enhancement Project

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).

Paulding County will use the 2009 JAG award to purchase equipment and technology for the sheriff's office. Specifically, the Paulding County Sheriff's Office will purchase a variety of equipment to enhance their effectiveness in dangerous situations. The project goals are to increase safety and decrease the amount of time and resources spent on law enforcement missions.

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