Edward Byrne Memorial

Justice Assistance Grant Program

CFDA #16.738

Overview of the JAG Program

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program (42 U.S.C. 3751(a)) is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. JAG funds support all components of the criminal justice system, from multijurisdictional drug and gang task forces to crime prevention and domestic violence programs, courts, corrections, treatment, and justice information sharing initiatives. JAG funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and/or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures.

The Fitchburg Police Department is earmarked $44,024 from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. We will apply this funding toward a civilian that will focus on Research & Development issues that will continue to move the FPD forward even in this economic downturn.