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).

Leflore County will utilize its Fiscal Year 2009 JAG award to purchase technology and equipment to enhance law enforcement operations. Leflore County will purchase surveillance equipment to facilitate video and audio coverage of high-incident areas in the county. The sheriff's department will utilize the surveillance equipment to better assist in the investigation of thefts and burglaries.

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