Community Policing "Officer Friendly 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 grantee will use the JAG award to support law enforcement initiatives. Specifically, funds will be used for a Community Policing Unit by funding two police officer instructors and related supplies and accessories for use in a prevention program. The project goals are to establish a rapport among students, teachers, parents, and uniformed police officers. The Community Policing Unit will assist in developing and promoting a positive interaction with elementary age students. NCA/NCF