Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $20,151)
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 Ceres, through the Department of Public Safety's Police Division, will utilize its FY 2010 JAG award funds in the amount of $20,151 to update audio and video evidence collection equipment. The grant funded equipment will be housed in interview rooms to enhance arrests and prosecution of criminal offenders. A device to collect evidence from cellular phones will also be purchased.
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