Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2015, $164,530)
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 disparate jurisdictions will use the funds for their law enforcement and technology equipment project. The grantee will use the award to fund overtime and to purchase law enforcement equipment. The project goals are to improve law enforcement capabilities to respond to community needs and expectations. NCA/NCF
Similar Awards
- The City of Weslaco will purchase Heart Rate Variability software, hardware and training which will assist officers with their overall mental and physical health.
- Laptops for access to LEA Systems, Crime Tip Line, Load Bearing Vest Carriers
- Development and Implementation of a Multidisciplinary Regional Behavioral Safety Assessment Team