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FY2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0797
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$207,837

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $207,837)

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 use JAG funds to support law enforcement initiatives. Specifically, funds will be used purchase 39 portable radios. By providing law enforcement personnel with the necessary equipment, personnel will be better prepared to detect, identify, prevent, and disrupt acts of violence throughout the city. NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 11, 2012