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).

Gwinnett County, through the Gwinnett County Police Department, will use the FY 2010 JAG award towards law enforcement and training initiatives. Specifically, grant funds will be used to purchase surveillance equipment, firearms, ammunition, and crime prevention educational materials. In addition, funds will be used to send officers to various specialized trainings. The project goals are to assist policing efforts, as well as ensure the sustenance of essential services.

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