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FY 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2016-DJ-BX-0304
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
Total funding (to date)
$22,157

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2016, $22,157)

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 forensic software, less than lethal equipment, trauma aid materials, and tracking equipment. This strategy meets unfunded needs, by upgrading police service and technology equipment. The project goals are to improve law enforcement efficiency, effectiveness and capacity while enhancing essential law enforcement services.

NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 15, 2016