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FY 2012 Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0399
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$14,417

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $14,417)

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).

JAG funds will be used to purchase protective tactical and associated training equipment for the West Des Moines Police Department. The project goal is to increase officer safety from rifle threats as well as improve the Department's training program and response to critical incidents. NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 12, 2012