FY 2010 JAG 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 disparate jurisdictions consisting of St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office and the City of St. Martinville will use JAG funds in the amount of $11,668 to support local law enforcement initiatives. Project goals will be consistent with the stated purposes of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. Agencies specific use of funds will be determined at a later date.

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