Police Department Security and Surveillance System Expansion and Improvement

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).

Essex Junction Village will use FY 10 JAG funds to expand and upgrade security surveillance equipment and technology. They will purchase Internet Protocol video cameras and software. These enhancements are beneficial in improving security at the town's municipal building, which houses the town offices and the police department.

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