JAG 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 Newark will use its JAG funds to boost its crime reduction and prevention strategy in the downtown business district and in targeted neighborhoods. The funds will be used by the Newark Police Department to purchase a license plate reader system and in-car cameras for three patrol vehicles. The decision by the Mayor and City Council to use the grant funds in this way reflects their commitment to ensuring the health, safety, and protection of their constituents and police officers. The Newark Police Department will issue thorough, comprehensive written progress and fiscal reports to keep all interested parties apprised of the coordinated effort of moving forward toward the goal of preventing and reducing crime in Newark.

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