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Polk County Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team Safety Initiative

Award Information

Award #
2012-DJ-BX-1028
Location
Awardee County
Polk
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2012
Total funding (to date)
$10,982

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2012, $10,982)

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 the JAG award to purchase thermal imaging units. These items will be utilized in search and rescue missions, the apprehension of criminals, and intelligence gathering. All uses will save both time and money for the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the community overall. NCA/NCF

Date Created: July 30, 2012