Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $10,810)
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 Reidsville, through the police department, will utilize Fiscal Year 2010 JAG funds to enhance their efforts to combat increased youth violence, drug abuse, gang crimes, and gang participation. The city of Reidsville Police Department will purchase digital in-car camera systems. The cameras will allow officers to record interactions with suspected gang members, criminal suspects, and other citizens. The cameras will also enhance officer safety.
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