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Sacramento Police Department FY 2011 JAG Project

Award Information

Award #
2011-DJ-BX-3254
Location
Awardee County
Sacramento
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$422,032

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $422,032)

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 of Sacramento's Police Department (SPD) will utilize FY 11 JAG funds to support critical helicopter operations over. This funding will enable the SPD to enhance its Air Operations Program, which is responsible for the use, maintenance, and repair of a helicopter that patrols the Sacramento area. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 25, 2011