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Improving Community Policing and Public Safety Project

Award Information

Award #
2011-DJ-BX-2302
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$348,346

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $348,346)

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 utilize the grant to support law enforcement initiatives. Funds will be used towards officer overtime, computer hardware and software, in-car cameras, uniforms, training, mentoring, and other necessary law enforcement supplies. The project goals are to increase public safety, deter crime, and enhance communication capabilities within the police department.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 28, 2011