FY 2010 Justice Assistance Grant Program

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 Wilmington, through the Wilmington Police Department will use FY 2010 JAG funds for technology upgrades and equipment. Through the grant, the department's emergency call center will receive electrical upgrades to accommodate updated consoles and a cooling unit. Funds will also be used to support overtime costs associated with analysis and intelligence driven enforcement and specialized training dedicated to the crisis management tactical team.
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