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City of Omaha/Douglas County FY2012 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2012-DJ-BX-0863
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$401,468

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $401,468)

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 jurisdictions will utilize the JAG award to support law enforcement initiatives. Funds will be used to fund overtime operations and pilot training for the air support unit; purchase supplies and equipment to support neighborhood crime prevention and education programs, and provide resources to enhance crime scene investigation.

Both jurisdictions will increase efficiencies and effectiveness of the law enforcement and criminal justice systems through advanced technology.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 15, 2012