Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2014, $27,451)
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).
Vicksburg City and Warren County, disparate jurisdicitions, will use the FY14 JAG award purchase law enforcement equipment and supplies. The Vickburg Police Department will serve as the fiscal agent. The goals are to upgrade communications and improve officer and public safety. NCA/NCF
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