City of Reading 2013 JAG Law Enforcement Project

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 Reading Police Department will use the 2013 JAG funds for the cost of overtime officers assigned to Problem Oriented Policing operations, to work with citizens to resolve crime and quality of life issues, and purchase computer software. The Berks County District Attorneys Office will use the funds for equipment, training, and overtime costs. NCA/NCF