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FY 2009 Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2009-DJ-BX-1285
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2009
Total funding (to date)
$191,563

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2009, $191,563)

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 Atlantic City, serving as the fiscal agent for this award, will share the Fiscal Year 2009 JAG award with five disparate jurisdictions within Atlantic 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 JAG program to include improving police services and increasing public safety in the county. The jurisdictions plan to purchase computer hardware and software, video surveillance system, GPS, portable radio chargers, and other law enforcement equipment, hire personnel, and provide training and overtime.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 16, 2009