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Duty Weapon Replacement Program

Award Information

Award #
2010-DJ-BX-0410
Location
Awardee County
Mercer
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2010
Total funding (to date)
$14,254

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $14,254)

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 Bluefield will use JAG funds to enhance police department operations by purchasing firearms. The Police Department's goal is to replace current duty weapons with new reliable weapons and to increase officer safety.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 12, 2010