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).

Florence County will use the JAG funds to purchase needed law enforcement equipment to improve everyday operations and improving safety. Equipment will be provided for the following departments: Forensics, Training, Narcotics, Criminal Investigations, Patrol, Community Relations (Crime Prevention and Education) and the Detention Center. The goal is to educate the citizens about crime prevention and promote positive relationship between the community and law enforcement.

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