The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on…

The County of Riverside, California was awarded $498,388 under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG Program, CFDA 16.738) administered by the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. The award will support a range of criminal justice activities from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025. As the primary awardee, the County Sheriff's Department will utilize funding for initiatives such as law enforcement programs, prosecution and court programs, corrections and community programs, drug treatment and enforcement programs, and crime victim services. The County Auditor-Controller will also receive funding as a sub-awardee to support planning and evaluation efforts. The JAG Program aims to help states and local governments curb crime through personnel, training, technology, and other resources.

The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows 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 or civil proceedings, 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; 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation); 8) mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs, including behavioral programs and crisis intervention teams; and 9) implementation of state crisis intervention court proceedings and related programs or initiatives, including but not limited to: mental health courts; drug courts; veterans courts; and extreme risk protection order programs.