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 City of Fresno is the fiscal agent for the joint application with Fresno County. Their FY 2015 JAG Award will be utilized to support a part-time wages staff assistant. Additionally, a portion of the funds will be used to purchase ballistic vests, and other tactical equipment, as well as, general equipment needed for the law enforcement officers to perform their daily police activities.

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