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 Contra Costa, Office of the Sheriff received a $188,180 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance to support local criminal justice initiatives. The award period is from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2025.

Through this federal Block Grant, the County will sponsor two police trainees in a post-certified police academy to aid recruitment and retention efforts. Sub-awards were also provided to the cities of Concord and Antioch. Concord will oversee approximately 40 volunteers in police services, while Antioch will administer its Youth for Positive Change program targeting at-risk juveniles. Additionally, the city of Richmond will receive funds to purchase updated portable police radios and mobile data computers for patrol vehicles.

This summary focuses on key services and products funded under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (CFDA 16.738), which provides state and local support for criminal justice priorities including law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, and drug treatment programs.

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.