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Shelby County FY 2012 JAG Project

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0077
Location
Awardee County
Shelby
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$867,848

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $867,848)

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 award to support law enforcement initiatives. Funds will be used to purchase law enforcement equipment, support on-going programs and provide for staff training. 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 project goal is to improve the criminal justice system in the Shelby County.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 30, 2012