To investigate gang, gun and drug related crimes, additonal officers to "Hot Spots" and support police outreach programs

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 City of New Britain plans to use the FY 2012 JAG funds to provide community based programs in targeted 'trouble-spots' in the county, as well as, use funds for additional patrols in the areas, primarily on weekends. NCA/NCF