FY2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

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 county of Hudson, serving as the fiscal agent for this award, will share the Fiscal Year 2010 JAG award with six disparate jurisdictions within Hudson County. In a disparate situation, the units of local government must apply for an award with a single, joint application. Each jurisdiction's allocation will be used for activities and projects that will provide meaningful and measurable outcomes consistent with the goals of the Recovery Act to include improving police services and increasing public safety in the county. The jurisdictions plan to purchase patrol vehicles, radios, computer hardware and software, license plate readers, and other equipment for law enforcement. In addition, funds will be used to provide overtime. Hudson County has elected not to use any of the grant funding.

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