Computer Communication Advancement Program (C.C.A.P.)

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).

Randolph County will use the 2009 JAG funds to purchase 24 wireless computer communication devices for the sheriff's office. These devices will connect officers in the field to criminal and general information data bases. GPS monitoring capabilities will ensure officer safety and efficiency by always knowing officer location.

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