UNDER THE FFY 2024 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM LOCAL SOLICITATION, SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE $20,062. THE SHERIFFS OFFICE WOULD LIKE TO UTILIZE HALF OF THE AWARD, OR $10,031, FOR NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE AGENCY CONSISTING OF 125 BACKUP RIFLE SIGHTS TO HELP OFFICERS AIM AND MAKE ACCURATE DECISIONS IN A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS; 36 CARBINE HANDGUARDS IN ORDER TO REPLACE EXISTING HANDGUARDS THAT DO NOT ALLOW FOR MOUNTING OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FLASHLIGHTS; AND A MCGRUFF COSTUME AND CARRYING CASE TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY POLICING EFFORTS FOR PREVENTION EDUCATION IN THE AREAS OF CRIME, VIOLENCE, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE.THE COMMONWEALTHS ATTORNEY INTENDS TO UTILIZE THE REMAINING $10,031 TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF THREE LAPTOP COMPUTERS AND THREE WI-FI ROUTERS TO BE LOCATED AT THE GENERAL DISTRICT, JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND CIRCUIT COURT COURTROOMS IN ORDER TO PRESENT DIGITAL IMAGES AND SOUND DURING COURT PROCEEDINGS.