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WASHINGTON, DC –August 30, 2007 – The City of Bowling Green has been selected to receive a $52,913 grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance program (Byrne-JAG), U.S. Representative Ron Lewis announced today. Funds will be evenly shared between the Warren County Attorney’s Office and the Bowling Green Police Department to support a broad range of crime prevention and control activities.
“The Byrne-JAG Grant is an important program for Kentucky,” said Lewis. “The funds provided will help local communities improve the criminal justice system through an increased emphasis on breaking the cycle of substance abuse, combating violence, and strengthening law enforcement capabilities.”
The Byrne-JAG program provides resources for personnel, equipment and training, correctional facilities and offender rehabilitation services. The program particularly encourages enhanced coordination and cooperation of federal, state, and local efforts.
The Warren County Attorney’s Office will use their funds to help subsidize the salary of a prosecutor necessary for the development of a new DUI program, to purchase computer equipment, and to provide training for prosecutors.
The Bowling Green Police Department will designate their funds to purchase 5 digital in-car cameras for police vehicles.
Funding for the Byrne-JAG program was appropriated by Congress in the FY 2007 Appropriations Act for Science, State, Justice and Commerce.
Lewis has been a longtime advocate in Congress for the needs of law enforcement and emergency responders in Kentucky’s Second Congressional District. He has communicated with President Bush to oppose efforts to cut annual funding levels.
“Federal assistance programs are often a top priority for local law enforcement officials. I recognize more assistance is necessary and will continue to work hard to secure additional resources for local law enforcement.”
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