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 Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance awarded the City of Charlotte, North Carolina $643,254 under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 16.738) to support public safety initiatives from October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2025.

As the primary awardee, the City of Charlotte will utilize the funding to purchase 15 radar units, 25 body worn cameras, and 20 automated external defibrillators for use by law enforcement and emergency responders. Additionally, the City will partner with Mecklenburg County and Charlotte Douglas International Airport on a multi-pronged recruitment campaign focused on bringing awareness to law enforcement career opportunities. The sub-awardee, Mecklenburg County, will deploy the equipment purchases across various divisions to aid traffic enforcement and respond to medical emergencies while enhancing safety during facility operations.

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.