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 town of Milton will use fiscal year 2009 JAG funds in the amount of $15,234 to enhance communications within the Milton Police Department. Specifically, the department will purchase three mobile data terminals to be installed in its police cruisers. The new equipment will enable officers to communicate with dispatchers and complete reports while in the field, thereby increasing visibility, enhancing officer efficiency, and deterring crime.

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