FY 16 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, prosecution, and court initiatives. Purchases include: radio batteries, security printer, generators, uninterruptable power supply batteries, Security ID scanner, conversion equipment for patrol rifles, and an upgrade to the existing Gang Scope Database. Funds will also be used to provide law enforcement training and support the salary/benefits for a prosecutor, which will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the criminal justice system. NCA/NCF