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Parkersburg City and Wood County JAG Project

Award Information

Award #
2013-DJ-BX-0439
Location
Awardee County
Wood
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
Total funding (to date)
$55,946

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2013, $55,946)

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 City of Parkersburg and the County of Wood, disparate jurisdications, will use JAG funds to purchase law enforcement equipment and supplies. The goals are to increase police officer safety and better serve the community. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 29, 2013