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).

Pearl River County, acting as the fiscal agent, submitted a joint application in coordination with the city of Picayune. The two jurisdictions will share $10,300 in Fiscal Year 2009 JAG funds. Pearl River County, through the sheriff's department, will use their share of the grant to purchase tasers and accessories. The city of Picayune will also use their portion to purchase tasers and accessories.

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