JAG FY 14: Spokane County and the City of Spokane Enhancement and Expansion of Law Enforcement and Prosecution Programs

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 utilize JAG funds to increase the capacity of community-based policing and affiliated prosecution services and programs. Purchases include body armor, training, tactical equipment, tasers, as well as the hiring of personnel. NCA/NCF