Washington Parish Sheriff's Office 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).

Washington Parish will use JAG funds to support the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Funds will be used to purchase four Taser packages, one ID Laminator, and supplies for the Washington Parish "Corrections and Community Corrections Program". Parish goals are to enhance the Community Corrections Program; improve the corrections facility security and operations; and provide a safer environment for inmates and citizens throughout the community. Edward Byrne JAG funds will assist Washington Parish policing efforts, as well as ensure the sustenance of essential services.

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