Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $11,069)
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 disparate jurisdictions consisting of Abbeville County and the city of Abbeville will share this Fiscal Year 2010 Local JAG award in the amount of $11,069 for law enforcement equipment and technology initiatives. Abbeville County will serve as the fiscal agent for the award. Purchases will include tasers, computers, overhead projectors, and audio and visual equipment. Funds will be split between both jurisdictions.
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