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 county of Sampson, through the sheriff's department, will utilize its Fiscal Year 2009 JAG award to purchase equipment/technology. The county of Sampson Sheriff's Department will purchase a computerized voice stress analysis device and desktop computers. The voice stress analysis device will enhance the efficiency of investigations, including internal affairs investigations and pre-employment interviews. The desktop computers will replace old, outdated computers in the sheriff's department.

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