Fiscal Year 2010 JAG Project

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 town of Speedway will use JAG funds to purchase law enforcement equipment for the Speedway Police Department. Specific purchases will include ballistic helmets, and general law enforcement equipment. Additionally, funds will be used to provide training for officers. The purchases and training will assist the department in its continued effort to reduce violent crime and resolve quality of life issues.

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