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City of Leominster FY 15 JAG Award

Award Information

Award #
2015-DJ-BX-0086
Location
Awardee County
Worcester
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2015
Total funding (to date)
$21,444

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2015, $21,444)

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 award funds for additional community policing hours to combat crime in high traffic areas and enhance community relations through a heightened community presence, updated crime analysis software, and the Junior Police Academy. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 12, 2015