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FY 2011 Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2011-DJ-BX-3455
Location
Awardee County
Elkhart
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2011
Total funding (to date)
$27,233

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2011, $27,233)

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 use the grant to upgrade and purchase law enforcement equipment and technology. Specifically, funds will be used to purchase a police radio repeater communication system, recording devices, software, patrol car laptops, radar equipment, and other necessary supplies. These significant enhancements will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the law enforcement services.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 28, 2011