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2014 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assitance Grant

Award Information

Award #
2014-DJ-BX-1128
Location
Awardee County
St. Joseph
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2014
Total funding (to date)
$16,285

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2014, $16,285)

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 this JAG award to purchase law enforcement equipment. Specific purchases will include Motorola Radios, Tasers and a mounted radar unit. The goals of the project are to enhance police investigations and officer safety. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 25, 2014