JAG patrol vehicle 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 disparate jurisdictions consisting of Hempstead County and the city of Hope will share this Fiscal Year 2010 Local JAG award in the amount of $13,811. The city of Hope, serving as the fiscal agent, will utilize $13,811 to purchase a new patrol vehicle completely outfitted with radio, sirens, flashers, gun rack, console system, bar light, radar, video camera, and other patrol unit equipment. Hempstead County will receive no JAG funds.

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