Cruiser Video Systems, Specialized Training, and Police Uniforms

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 City of Middletown will use FY16 JAG funds to purchase officer uniforms and police cruiser video/audio systems. It will also schedule specialized training for officers, including use of force, racial and ethnic bias, de-escalation of conflict, and constructive engagement with the public. NCA/NCF