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).

The city of Suffolk will use its Fiscal Year 2009 JAG award to support the crime fighting efforts of the Suffolk Police Department and the Suffolk Commonwealth Attorney's Office. These funds will be used for personnel, overtime, training, and essential equipment. The use of these funds will allow Suffolk law enforcement agencies to continue to safely, effectively, and efficiently protect and serve the citizens of Suffolk.

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