Operation Taser

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 Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office will use JAG funds to support the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office "Operation Taser". Funds will be used to purchase 45 taser packages and nine taser cartridges. Parish goals are to increase officer safety; provide training and distribution of less-than-lethal alternatives to field officers. Edward Byrne JAG funds will assist Terrebonne Parish policing efforts, as well as ensure the sustenance of essential services.

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