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).

Lowndes County will apply JAG funding towards essential equipment aimed at enhancing law enforcement services provided to the community. Specifically, the county sheriff's office will purchase 16 dual antenna radar units for its deputies. The sheriff's office anticipates hiring additional deputies for policing initiatives, and the equipment will be needed to assist in this capacity.

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