Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $141,190)
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 and County of Durham mutually desire to improve the quality of life for their citizens through support of programs impacting prosecution and court, and law enforcement. The City and County will partner with local, state and federal agencies to enhance agency law enforcement capabilities through the procurement of specialized tactical equipment; support effective jail population control practices; expedite resolution and prosecution efforts through the Courts; and enhance citizen safety through violent crime and gang reduction efforts. NCA/NCF