Equipment 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).

St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office will utilize the JAG funds to purchase equipment to improve training and ensure safety. Specific purchases include training weapons, helmets, neck protectors, and ammunition. Funds will be used to provide basic training to learn how to safely make traffic stops, search buildings and handle an active shooter. Funds will also be used to purchase traffic wands and reflective traffic vests to increase officer safety at accident scenes and traffic stops. Finally, tasers will be purchased to provide a non-lethal option for officers.

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