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).

The city of Princeton will use JAG funds to enhance law enforcement operations. Specific grant funded activities will involve the purchase of portable digital radios that will provide clear transmission and interoperability with first responders in the state, and video/audio recording devices, furniture, and a computer for the police department's interview and interrogation room. A portion of the salary for staff assigned to managing the award will also be funded.

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