Emergency Equipment Enhancements

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 this award to support law enforcement initiatives. Funds will be used by the county to purchase a thermal imaging camera, an intercom and radio interface, and an inflatable boat plus oars. The city will use the funds to purchase interior patrol car equipment, ammunition, radar units, a DVD burner, pistols, tasers, uniforms, promotional materials, and software. NCA/NCF