This abstract will be updated when BJA has approved a complete program plan and budget submitted by the grantee reflecting approval of the state's crisis intervention advisory board

The Idaho State Police, doing business as Financial Services, has been awarded a $954,956 formula grant under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. This 3-year grant, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will support a range of criminal justice initiatives in the state of Idaho.

The JAG program provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments to enhance public safety, reduce crime, and support innovative approaches to criminal justice challenges. Allowable uses of the JAG grant funds include personnel, equipment, supplies, training, technical assistance, and information systems for law enforcement, prosecution and courts, corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, and victim services. The Idaho State Police will likely serve as a pass-through agency, distributing a portion of the funds to local agencies, nonprofits, and other state entities to implement these critical public safety programs across the state.