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 Thomasville will use FY 2010 JAG funds to secure essential law enforcement equipment. Through the grant, the city police department will purchase a lidar unit that has a dual purpose of speed measurement to enforce motor vehicle laws and area measurements to assist in crash investigations and reconstructions. Funds will also be used to purchase gym equipment to enhance the physical conditioning of officers.

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