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 support law enforcement initiatives. Funds will be used to purchase body-worn cameras and bullet-resistant vests. The use of body-worn cameras will document officer and citizen activities and actions, which can be viewed later by a judge or jury. The use of bullet-resistant vests will enhance officer safety by providing protection to deputies who respond to a variety of dangerous situations. The project goals are to provide officers who are first responders with body-worn cameras and deputies with bullet-resistant vests.

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