Rockingham County Law Enforcement Initiatives - Year 2015

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
The disparate jurisdictions will utilize award funds for a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and enhance officer safety. Funds will help support local initiatives that include funding overtime, purchasing equipment and supplies, and the training personnel within area of Law Enforcement Programs. NCA/NCF