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).

The disparate jurisdictions consisting of the city of Miami and Ottawa County will use the JAG award in the amount of $13,195 to purchase law enforcement equipment. The city of Miami, acting as the fiscal agent, will use $6,695 to purchase in-car computer systems. Ottawa County will use $6,695 to purchase camera equipment for field deputies and investigators. The project goals are to complete reports in the field, document cases better, and enhance prosecution in courts.

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