FY2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Hudson County

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 Hudson, serving as the fiscal agent for this award, will share the Fiscal Year 2009 JAG award with seven disparate jurisdictions within Hudson County. In a disparate situation, the units of local government must apply for an award with a single, joint application. Each jurisdiction's allocation will be used for activities and projects that will provide meaningful and measurable outcomes consistent with the goals of the Recovery Act to include improving police services and increasing public safety in the county. The jurisdictions plan to purchase digital cameras, CCTV in-car video equipment, mobile data terminals, computer hardware and software, video cameras, and other equipment for law enforcement. In addition, fudns will be used to provide overtime and training.

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