Protective Body Armor 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 disparate jurisdictions will use the JAG award to support the city and county in enhancing officer safety. Funds will be used to purchase armor plates to be utilized by law enforcement officers to protect from suspects who use lethal force. The body armor shields provide an extra layer of defense to the bulletproof vests that officers wear daily. Funds will also be used to purchase carrying cases for the armor plates.

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