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 Blythe will use the JAG funds to boost its crime reduction and prevention strategy. The funds will be used by the Blythe City Police Department for training overtime and to purchase tactical equipment. The decision to use the grant funds in this way reflects a commitment to ensuring the health, safety, and protection of the citizens of Blythe by having well trained, equipped, and prepared law enforcement officers.

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