FY 15 JAG Program

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 utilize the JAG award to purchase a Crisis Response Video Throw Phone System. The project goal is to enhance response capabilities for emergency or crisis incidents involving hostage-taker, suicidal, or other barricaded persons. The Video Throw Phone telephone handset provides a secure and direct-line of communication between law enforcement personnel and the subject(s) in crisis. The hidden cameras and microphone provide real-time covert audio and video intelligence from within the crisis environment.

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