Award Information
Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2016, $19,161)
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 Town of Brattleboro will use the JAG funds to purchase external ballastic vest carrier systems for it's police officers. Items to be purchased will include base shirts, suspension systems and outer vest carriers. NCA/NCF
Similar Awards
- Community and Officer Wellness Program
- BJA FY22 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program - Local Solicitation
- This grant will assist the Shelbyville Police Department in the purchase of a UTV. This UTV will be utilized by department officers engaged in community outreach programs