Training and Equipment.

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 consisting of the City of Joplin, serving as the fiscal agent and Jasper County will share the JAG award in the amount of $37,818 toward training and equipment. Funds will be used to train a polygraph operator, replace old duty weapons, purchase a portable surveillance camera system, and (13) bullet-resistant vests for officers. The goals of this project are to enhance both police investigation and officer safety.

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