Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $27,451)
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 Coachella will use the JAG funds towards overtime and equipment for the police department. Funds will be used for maintenance, fuel for the three police motorcycles, and the purchase of six preliminary alcohol screen (PAS) devices for patrol. Overtime for motorcycle officers will also be provided. This project will allow the police department to provide higher levels of service and technology to reduce and prevent accidents and crime throughout the city.
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