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 $11,151, 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) Narcotics and/or explosive detection K-9 team accessory equipment including vehicle containment unit, climate control unit, remote release unit and related modifications. Cost are estimated at $4928.00 for two units, the current strength of the Operations K-9 unit for the agency.
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 partially fund the purchase of one additional unit at an estimated cost of $6223.00, with an overage in the cost amount (approximately $1000) to be taken 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 by e-mail.