FY 14 JAG Program

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 city of Abilene and county of Taylor will utilize the FY 2014 JAG award to enhance firearms training, improve officer and citizen safety during vehicular pursuits, and augment officer protection through the purchase of ballistic vests. These funds will be split equally between the Abilene Police Department and the Taylor County Sheriff's Office. NCA/NCF