Video Camera Surveillance and Court Security Initiative

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).

Morgan County will use JAG funds to enhance criminal justice operations. Through the grant, the county will fund a portion of its surveillance system upgrade project. The surveillance system will be placed in the county adult detention center and county court complex to ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and the public.

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