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FY 2013 Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Award #
2013-DJ-BX-0743
Location
Awardee County
DeKalb
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2013
Total funding (to date)
$14,713

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2013, $14,713)

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 use the JAG award to support law enforcement initiatives. Funds will be used to purchase tactical headsets and a multi-launcher which deploys non-lethal gas from a safe distance. The project goal is to enhance officer safety for those participating in a multi-jurisdictional Special Operations Team. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 28, 2013