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Victim Alarms, Encrypted Communications and Improved Coordination

Award Information

Award #
2014-DJ-BX-0634
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2014
Total funding (to date)
$23,640

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2014, $23,640)

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).

Deschutes County Sheriff's Office will use the County's Fiscal Year 2014 JAG award to purchase four portable alarms, one portable dual band radio and upgrade software for existing radios. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 24, 2014