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Lexington Fayette FY 2011 JAG Project

Award Information

Award #
2011-DJ-BX-3120
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$308,854

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $308,854)

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 award to fund overtime for law enforcement officers, pay the salary for an assistant prosecutor, training, and provide safety equipment for officers to reduce exposure of toxic substances to narcotics. The project goal is to prevent and reduce drug crime in communities. NCA/CF

Date Created: August 28, 2011