Equipment for Tribal Police

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 Flathead Tribe will use the JAG funds to purchase law enforcement equipment for tribal police department. Specifically, funds will be used to purchase tasers and radar units for patrol officers. The upgraded tasers will allow officers to control situations before they escalate to lethal force levels and improve officer safety.

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