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).

Cocke County will use JAG funds to secure essential law enforcement equipment. Through the grant, the county will purchase video cameras to be housed in the Sheriff's Department's patrol vehicles. The grant funded equipment will create a safer and more accountable environment for officers and for citizens encountered. In addition, the cameras may deter violent incidents from occurring and decrease liability for the county.

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