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FY 2010 Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2010-DJ-BX-0064
Location
Awardee County
St. Louis County
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2010
Total funding (to date)
$11,572

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $11,572)

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, 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 Florissant will use JAG funds to secure law enforcement equipment. Through the grant, the city police department will purchase 14 Tasers. The grant funded equipment will help reduce the frequency of using force on combative individuals, as well as reduce the number of injuries to both officers and arrestees.

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Date Created: August 19, 2010