Essential police equipment acquisition

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 Washington, through the police department, will utilize the FY 2010 JAG funds to purchase essential law enforcement equipment. The city of Washington Police Department intends to purchase light weight duty gear (such as belts, holsters, handcuffs), badges, and special event uniforms. The addition of these items will allow the police department to maximize their resources and more effectively target crime prevention and the safety of their community.

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