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Improving Law Enforcement's Effectiveness Project

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2011-DJ-BX-3171
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$14,275

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $14,275)

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 disparate jurisdictions will utilize JAG funds to purchase upgraded equipment and technology. The project goals are to increase efficiency in operations, improve communications linkages, and protect public safety and law enforcement by providing police officers with appropriate equipment. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 17, 2011