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Law Enforcement Technology Improvement Program 2012

Award Information

Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0820
Location
Awardee County
Lowndes
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$23,067

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $23,067)

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 jurisidictions will utilize the JAG award to purchase a computer system, software, license plate reader, camera system, and other law enforcement equipment. The goals are to enhance their ability in traffic enforcement and officer safety. NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 30, 2012