Cities of Portland, Gresham apply for JAG funds

The City of Portland, Multnomah County and the City of Gresham this week applied for $269,422 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance.

The BJA has released funds through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The JAG program allows states and local governments to support activities related to controlling crime and improving the criminal justice system. It can be used for law enforcement programs, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and drug treatment programs and planning, evaluation and technology improvements.

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