Upgrade of Duty Weapons

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 City of Redwood will utilize its FY 2011 JAG funds to purchase 120 Generation 4 Glock 22.40 caliber pistols plus 94 spare magazines for all it's sworn officers and the SWAT team, with approximately 6 pistols being kept in reserve for new hires and/or replacement of damaged pistols. NCA/NCF