Sulphur City FY 2011 Justice Assistance Grant Project

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 grantee will purchase law enforcement and investigative equipment. The goal of this project is to enhance local law enforcement services and officer safety. The grantee will support the following purpose areas: Criminal Intelligence Information Systems, Audio Visual Equipment, Forensic Equipment, Electronic Monitoring, and Officer Safety.

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