Mercer County Gang and Crime Suppression Initiative

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 program 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 fund gang and crime suppression initiatives. Funds will be used to purchase visual crime scene documentation, video systems, night vision goggles, cameras, weapon lights, shotgun slings, mobile data systems, and a police vehicle. The project goals are to increase criminal investigation, response and patrol capabilities.

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