Laptop and Forensic Training Purchase

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 disparate jurisdictions, consisting of Walker County and the city of Jasper, will share the FY 2010 JAG award. The city of Jasper, serving as the fiscal agent, submitted a joint application. Walker County and the city of Jasper have agreed that the city will use the funds for computer forensics training, software, and equipment to combat internet crimes against children.

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