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 city of Fort Valley and Peach County are disparate jurisdictions and will utilize their Fiscal Year JAG award in the amount of $17,352 for law enforcement equipment. The Fort Valley Police Department will purchase equipment and supplies necessary to enhance law enforcement efforts in the city of Fort Valley. The supplies will enable the police department to better protect and serve its citizens by increasing their efficiency and the quality of the services provided by their law enforcement officers.

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