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License Plate Recognition Implementation Project

Award Information

Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0340
Location
Awardee County
Palm Beach
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$13,597

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $13,597)

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 grantee will purchase a license plate recognition system for the police department. The goals of this project are to enhance both improve police investigations and public safety. NCA/NCF

Date Created: June 28, 2012