2010 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG- Communications Upgrade

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).
Rankin County will utilize this Fiscal Year 2010 JAG award to direct resources to the Rankin County Emergency Operations. Rankin County EOC will expand their communications capabilities in order to better serve the citizens of Rankin County through the purchase of Portable Radios. NCA/NCF