Newport FY 2012 JAG Directed Enforcement Project

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 city of Newport will fund overtime for police officers participating in the Newport Police Department, City-Wide Directed Enforcement Project. The purpose is identify and target enforcement of crimes city wide. The goal is to reduce crime and improve the quality of life for the citizens of Newport City. NCA/NCF