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 City of Farmington will utilize the FY 16 JAG award to purchase police equipment required to maintain operational efficiency. Specifically, these items include equipment needed to maximize the utilization of an Imaging Laser Scanner as well as investigative GPS tracking devices, which would enhance the Farmington Police Department’s investigative capabilities on crime scenes and serious traffic collisions.

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