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Council approves joint application for Edward Byrne JAG funds; police outline training and community uses
Summary
The council approved a joint city-county application for a federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant; Omaha Police officials described planned uses including training, a forensic microscope, a new K-9, ballistic shields, community outreach and behavioral-health overtime operations.
The Omaha City Council approved on Jan. 14 a joint application by the City of Omaha and Douglas County for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). City Police and grant staff described how the award would support equipment, training and community-focused public-safety activities.
Grant purpose and amount: Deputy Chief Steve Servany and grant manager Margaret Perdue said the federal JAG award—applied for jointly with Douglas County—would cover items the police department’s regular operating budget does not, including investigator training, forensic equipment, a new canine, ballistic…
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