2015 Equipment and Technology Upgrade

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 utilize award funds to purchase equipment that enhances evidence detection and recovery operations and law enforcement training capacity. Additionally, funds will be used to upgrade and strengthen communications technology and surveillance systems. Collectively, these strategies meet unfunded needs and will serve to increase efficiency and reduce area crime and violence.

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