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 Baltimore will use its Fiscal Year 2009 Justice Assistance Grant award in the amount of $1,275,360 to boost its crime reduction and prevention strategy. The Baltimore Police Department will use the funds to expand and upgrade its mobile data communication system and the city will continue its community-based crime prevention programs. The decision by the mayor and city council to use the 2009 grant funds in this way reflects their commitment to ensuring the health, safety, and protection of the citizens of Baltimore by having a well-equipped and prepared police department. The Baltimore Police Department will issue thorough, comprehensive written progress and fiscal reports to keep all interested parties apprised of its efforts of moving forward toward the goal of reducing crime and violence in the city of Baltimore.

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