Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $1,102,872)
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 county of Shelby and city of Memphis have been designated as disparate jurisdictions and will share the JAG award. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office will serve as the fiscal agent for the award and will coordinate efforts with the Memphis Police Department. The JAG funds will be used to purchase law enforcement equipment, support on-going programs and provide for staff training. The JAG funds will improve the criminal justice system in the Shelby County. NCA/NCF