Officer Safety Equipment Items Grant

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 Jacksonville will use this Fiscal Year 2014 JAG award to purchase equipment which will enhance officer safety in the areas of evidence and training. The Police Department will purchase a fuming chamber and folding mats. The fuming chamber will provide a safe working environment for officers processing evidence, and the folding mats will be used for training purposes. NCA/NCF