Law Enforcement and Planning, Evaluation and Technology 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 grantees will use the grant to support law enforcement initiatives. Specifically, funds will be used to purchase body armor and accessories, laptops, a new exchange server, and other law enforcement supplies. The project goals are to enhance and advance the both jurisdictions' law enforcement programs to effectively and efficiently provide for the safety of the residences in St. Lucie County.

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