FY 2010 Indianapolis Justice Assistance Grant

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 Indianapolis will use the JAG funds to support law enforcement training, purchase equipment and technology for law enforcement purposes, conduct crime analysis, enhance juvenile prosecution, and develop positive youth-police interactions. These activities will assist Indianapolis/Marion County in accomplishing four of the six JAG purpose areas, including law enforcement programs, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.

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