Support for drug court, witness/victim services, crisis response to improve perceptions of fairness and legitimacy

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 Madison and Dane County will utilize FY16 JAG funds to purchase body worn cameras, video equipment, scopes, gas masks, and helmet lights. Funds will also be used for the drug court and crime response programs. NCA/NCF