The Takoma Park Police Department has been notified of an opportunity to apply for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The award amount set aside for this agency is $19,457, with no matching fund requirement. Funds can be used for a wide variety of projects, but not to purchase vehicles or for construction projects.
Prior to submitting an application the Law Enforcement Agency is required by grant rules to notify its governing body and the public of the projects it intends to fund under the grant. This message is intended to serve as this notification of intent to fund the following two projects:
1) Small Drying Cabinet Equipment: The department needs enhanced crime evidence processing capabilities such as cabinets in which wet items can be rendered stable through a drying process. For multiple cases, or in an extensive case, more than one cabinet would be needed. Through the JAG award, the department intends to fund a small cabinet and required accessories at an estimated cost of $5,100. The department is seeking to fund a large cabinet through a separate grant.
2) In-Car Video Cameras: The department would like to install video recording equipment into patrol vehicles, which allows video image recording of patrol officer activity and suspect stop situations. This useful tool gathers evidence, prevents or resolves complaints, and encourages professionalism. The department is seeking to fund the needed infrastructure and a core number of units through a separate grant. In this JAG award, the department intends to fund the purchase of two additional units at an estimated cost of $14,470.
The small difference between the total grant amount and items identified (approximately $400) will be covered from regular operating budget funds for the department. Your feedback, suggestions, or questions should be directed to the department through Capt. Edward Coursey, 301/891-7105 or edwardc@takomagov.org.
Posted by Police at April 26, 2005 12:16 PM