Communications Technology Upgrade Project

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).

Brazoria County will use the JAG funds to upgrade law enforcement equipment. Specific purchases include three high definition televisions, equipment for the screens, and hardware for the police department's 911 system. These equipment purchases will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the police department and increase public safety within Brazoria County.

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