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Bomb Unit Response Equipment (BURE) Project

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2013-DJ-BX-0617
Location
Awardee County
Hidalgo
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
Total funding (to date)
$22,615

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2013, $22,615)

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 grantee will use the JAG award to support law enforcement initiatives. Specifically, funds will be used to purchase a digital imaging system and accessories to update the police departments' Explosive Ordinance Device Unit. The goals are to enhance safety for the citizens and officers of McAllen and surrounding communities.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 29, 2013