Joint JAG Grant Project II

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 St. Marys, serving as the fiscal agent for this award, will share the Fiscal Year 2010 JAG funds with Kingland City within Camden County. In a disparate situation, the units of local government must apply for an award with a single joint application. Each jurisdiction's allocation will be used for activities and projects that will provide meaningful and measurable outcomes consistent with the goals of the JAG program, including personnel and law enforcement initiatives. The St. Marys Police Department will purchase an enclosed utility trailer with accessories, tools and emergency radio antenna for continuity of service in the event of a terrorist action or a disaster situation. The Kingland Police Department will purchase police cruisers to continue to improve the agency's ability to respond safely to calls for service.

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