Block Grant 15PBJA23GG03089JAGX

The Bureau of Justice Assistance, under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753), awarded the Pima County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) a $3,520,000 Project Grant to replace approximately 1,350 law enforcement handheld radios. The existing radio inventory, purchased between 2009-2012, is reaching its end-of-life cycle as of September 2023. This funding will support a significant portion of the costs to upgrade this essential asset class, enabling PCSD to maintain timely...

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,...

The City of Oakland Police Department (OPD) was awarded a $695,997 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG Program, CFDA 16.738). The grant will support OPD's efforts to address rising gun violence in Oakland through four key initiatives from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. First, it will improve the capacity of OPD's firearms analysis by hiring a forensic...

This $250,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program will fund the establishment of a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) program within the Madera County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) in California. The program will provide CIT training for MCSO law enforcement officers, based on the Memphis Model, and establish protocols for collaboration between law enforcement, mental health providers, community organizations, and...

The City of Jackson, Mississippi will receive $675,000 through a Project Grant awarded by the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG Program, CFDA 16.738) to enhance gun crime intelligence and prosecution efforts from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funds will support the purchase of technology and equipment for the Jackson Police Department including expanding the city's blue...

The Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738). The grant funding will be used to establish a crime gun intelligence function within MPD's Office of Criminal Intelligence. Key objectives include increasing the capacity to prevent and respond to gun crime, improving the tracking and dissemination of...

The City of Sacramento Police Department was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738). The grant funding will enable the department to upgrade its digital forensics solutions, providing investigators with access to otherwise inaccessible digital evidence from smart devices. Additionally, the grant will allow the department to migrate its evidence storage...

The Aventura Police Department (APD) will use $350,000 in FY24 funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to deliver the CREST program. The CREST program is an 80-hour specialized training designed to improve the safety and outcomes of police encounters with individuals suffering from mental health disorders, substance use issues, and intellectual/developmental disabilities. The training will be delivered through...

The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) was awarded a $990,616 Cooperative Agreement from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (CFDA 16.738). The grant will fund a specialized analyst position in SFPD's Real Time Investigations Center (RTIC) to combat carjacking and the use of carjacked vehicles in organized crime. The grant will also provide advanced software and training to support these efforts, as...

The U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded a $1,845,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to the City of Tucson, Arizona. The purpose of this grant is to replace 205 outdated hand-held police radios for the Tucson Police Department (TPD). The new radios will provide enhanced capabilities such as LTE connectivity, GPS tracking, and data access features that improve police communications and safety. This award...