Dallas FY 2012 Edward Byrne Memorial JAG Program

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 cities of Dallas, Desoto, Duncanville, Garland, Grand Prairie, Irving, Mesquite, Richardson, Balch Springs and Carrollton; and the county of Dallas will support criminal justice initiatives. JAG funds will be used to purchase law enforcement equipment and supplies. The goal is to improve criminal justice services. NCA/NCF