Equipment Upgrade

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 Marion and Marion County are in a disparate relationship and have agreed to share the Fiscal Year 2010
JAG award. The city of Marion Police Department and the Marion County Sheriff's Office will use their funds to
upgrade their technology and equipment. Items to be purchased include:
computers, printers/copiers, tasers, and other law enforcement related equipment to ensure office and officer efficiency, safety, and effectiveness.

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