THE MUNICIPALITIES OF LOMPOC, SANTA MARIA, AND SANTA BARBARA HAVE ELECTED TO JOIN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY IN SUBMITTING A COMBINED APPLICATION TOUSE THE JAG FUNDS TO MAINTAIN, TRAIN, AND EQUIP MEMBERS OF THE SANTA BARBARA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE BOMB SQUAD WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR RESPONDING 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK TO ALL POTENTIAL BOMB AND EXPLOSIVES THREATS AND RELATED CALLS FOR SERVICE COUNTYWIDE. FUNDS FROM THIS AWARD WOULD BE USED TO REPLACE AGING OR BROKEN EQUIPMENT, ENHANCE OFFICER SAFETY, AND PURCHASE ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT.