Funding to improve law enforcement, prosecution and drug courts.

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 grantee will use this JAG award to purchase body worn cameras, a projection screen, television and other law enforcement equipment. The JAG funds will also be used to support community based and substance abuse treatment programs. The goals of the project are to manage drug offenders in the community, improve the effectiveness of technology and enhance officer safety.

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