Investigative Support and Risk Mitigation for Law Enforcement Agencies in El Paso County

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 the grant funds to support investigative efforts through training and advanced technology. Specifically, the funds will preserve and create positions and also purchase equipment and supplies to assist various divisions in order to conduct their jobs in a safe and efficient manner. NCA/NCF