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FY 2012 Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0011
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$15,424

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $15,424)

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).
Okechobee County will use the grant to support law enforcement initiatives. Specifically, funds will be used to purchase replacement laptops for deputy sheriff vehicles. The project goals are to ensure deputy sheriffs are equipped with upgraded equipment required to accomplish their assigned law enforcement tasks and duties. NCA/NCF

Date Created: June 19, 2012