FY 2010 Justice Assistance Grant Program

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).

Douglas County and the city of Superior will use JAG funds to enhance law enforcement operations. Through the grant, the county will purchase office furnishings for its forensics and Internet crimes against children task force office, radar sets, and a portable printer. The city will use remaining funds to purchase an alarm system for the police department's vehicle and equipment storage building. For grant administration purposes, the city will serve as the fiscal agent for this award.

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