Advanced Police Officer Training 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 city of Murrieta will use JAG funds towards law enforcement initiatives for the Murrieta Police Department. Specific purchases include officer training for active shooter scenarios, community policing concepts, weaponless defense and tactics, and perishable skills. The project goal is to provide advanced training opportunities to its sworn police officers.

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