The Ellis County Press: County to receive $10,458 to fight crime

County to receive $10,458 to fight crime
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Megan Gray on 09/01/2011 15:35:00


WASHINGTON—Ellis County will receive a grant for $10,458 from the Department
of Justice to help prevent crime based on local needs and conditions, U.S. Sen.
John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced Monday, Aug.
29.
The funding comes through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
Program (JAG).
“These funds will equip local law enforcement with the necessary resources to
crack down on crime in the area,” said Cornyn, R- Texas.
“Having the proper tools to fight crime is critical to keeping our communities
safe, and I applaud the local leaders for working to secure this funding.”
The funds will be used to improve the communications center at the Ellis County
Sheriff’s Office.
The JAG Program allows states and units of local government, including tribes,
to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on
their own state and local needs and conditions.
Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance,
training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information
systems for criminal justice.