FY 2011 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 Southern Pines Police Department will utilize the JAG funds to purchase in-car cameras, which will provide evidence of facts, that can be use in court proceedings. The Moore County Sheriff's Department will purchase M4 Rifles to assist officers with their law enforcement duties in the field. The goal of the project is to increase officer and citizen safety in the community.

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