Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant 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 grantee will use grant funds to upgrade and purchase law enforcement equipment and technology. The Woonsocket Police Department will purchase mobile data terminals, laptops, Live Scan Finger Print Machines and additional computer system software. In addition, the department will use funding for training, crime prevention and community policing in high crime areas. These significant enhancements will help improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the city of Woonsocket Police Department. NCA/NCF