Gallatin County Sheriff's Office Interoperable Communications and Terrorism Prevention Project

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 the JAG funds to purchase upgrade equipment for the Gallatin County Sheriff's Office. Purchases will include firmware, software, and encryption for portable and mobile radios. The goal of the project is to increase officer's safety and effectiveness, as well as detect and prevent terrorism. NCA/NCF