Building & Evidence Security 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).

The Benton Charter Township Police Department will use their FY 2009 Local JAG award ($20,338) to purchase security equipment and software. The computerized access devices from Sekura Key will be installed on exterior doors and evidentiary doors throughout the police department. The acquisition of the computerized devices will improve the security of the police agency.

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