West Columbia Police Department Interoperable Communications 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 West Columbia will use Fiscal year 2010 JAG funds towards law enforcement initiatives for the West Columbia Police Department. Specific purchases will include six handheld mobile radios to allow for interoperable radio communications. The goal of this project is to enhance officer and public safety.

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