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Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2011-DJ-BX-2248
Location
Awardee County
Macomb
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$29,695

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $29,695)

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 recipient will use the JAG funds to replace laptop computers in the township patrol vehicles, which will improve access to information when making traffic stops and will help identify potential criminals. The computers will also be used to assist in community policing. Overall, this project will improve communication and system response which translates to improved officer safety.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 8, 2011