Energy Conduction Device

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 St. James Parish Sheriff's Department will utilize Fiscal Year 2009 JAG funds to implement Project Energy Conduction Device. The sheriff's department will purchase non-lethal energy conducting devices to protect officers and citizens of the Parish. The addition of these devices will enhance officers' safety and the department's ability to safely apprehend criminals.

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