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"Improve Officer Safety with a Less Than Lethal Weapon"

Award Information

Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0379
Location
Awardee County
Roanoke
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$14,451

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $14,451)

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 utilize thi JAG award to purchase tasers and other related supplies. Procuring an alternative method of less-than-lethal use of force will help increase officer safety throughout the County. NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 10, 2012