Equipment Procurement and Gun/Gang Violence Reduction 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 grantee will use the grant funds for overtime and to purchase law enforcement equipment which will include in car camera system, handguns, gas masks, and body cameras. This project will include activities that focus on upgrading equipment, increasing officer safety, community policing, gang activity and provide training for staff. NCA/NCF