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2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program

Award Information

Award #
2015-DJ-BX-0142
Location
Awardee County
Norfolk
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2015
Total funding (to date)
$58,739

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2015, $58,739)

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 Towns of Weymouth and Randolph and the City of Quincy will utilize award funds to improve information technology and make upgrades police motorcycle fleet that enhance police response capabilities and will serve to reduce area crime and violence. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 3, 2015