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FY2016 City of Jackson and Hinds County JAG

Award Information

Awardee
Award #
2016-DJ-BX-0490
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
Total funding (to date)
$260,499

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2016, $260,499)

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 enhance law enforcement operations and public safety. Funds will be used to purchase Tasers, and office/IT equipment and supplies. Some funds will be used for administrative costs, and a part-time clerk in the prosecutor's office. NCA/NCF

Date Created: September 7, 2016