JAG XIII

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 use these funds to purchase body worn cameras, video microphones, and electronic control devices to increase officer efficiency and provide them with additional tools to reduce officer injuries and enhance the prosecution of offenders. A portion of funds will also be used to hire part-time property clerk to continue to provide enhanced community service to victims of crimes, prosecutors, and law enforcement agencies.

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