Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2010, $10,436)
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).
Burke County, through the sheriff's office, will use the FY 2010 JAG award to support law enforcement initiatives. Specifically, grant funds will be used to purchase trailer enforcement supplies, firearms, handcuffs, belts, holsters, uniforms, and other law enforcement equipment. The main goal of the project is to reduce crime in Burke County by providing the equipment and supplies needed to fulfill officer duties, in addition to reducing unwanted crime.
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