Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $107,326)
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 the JAG funds to support law enforcement initiatives. The New Hanover County Sheriffs Department will use the JAG funds to purchase three police cruisers. The vehicles are needed to replace vehicles that are scheduled for replacement due to meeting the mileage limits. The Wilmington Police Department will use the JAG funds to purchase body cameras, in-car video cameras, and GPS location devices. NCA/NCF