2009 JAG 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 disparate jurisdictions consisting of Racine County and the city of Racine will use their JAG Local award, in the amount of $88,805, to support the needs of the local law enforcement agencies in the areas of security, personnel, equipment, and supplies. These funds will assist in the prevention and control of crime, and also improve the criminal justice system. The Racine Sheriff's Office will use its funds to improve the security at the courthouse. The Sheriff's Office will assign one full-time Deputy to provide security for the Racine County Courthouse. The Racine Police Department will use its funds to obtain essential equipment and supplies, to support overtime, and to enhance their technology infrastructure.

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