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Crime Scene Equipment, Criminal Investigations Division equipment and equipment for the Patrol Division

Award Information

Award #
2016-DJ-BX-0917
Location
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2016
Total funding (to date)
$138,816

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2016, $138,816)

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 this 2016 JAG award to support law enforcement initiatives. Funds will be used to purchase a Crime Scene Unit Photo Lab Printer, Latent Finger Print Kits, Electronic Fingerprinting Station, Tasers and cartridges. The goal is to enhance public safety through the provision of necessary equipment to officers. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 25, 2016