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Communication equipment for the Morgan County jail. In car video cameras and MDT for police cars

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2011-DJ-BX-2081
Location
Awardee County
Morgan
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$29,196

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $29,196)

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 grant will be used to purchase law enforcement equipment to upgrade technology and increase officer safety. The purchase of new computers, software and cameras will aid in improving operations, increase communication and prevent and control crime. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 14, 2011