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The Officer and Community Safety Program

Award Information

Award #
2011-DJ-BX-3347
Location
Awardee County
Montgomery
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$81,289

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $81,289)

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 Borough of Pottstown, Cheltenham Township and the Municipality of Norristown will use the 2011 JAG funds to purchase equipment and for overtime patrols and community policing. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 29, 2011