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Board authorizes sheriff to apply for federal JAG equipment grant; county to cover 25% match from fine revenue
Summary
The Amherst County Board approved the sheriff’s request to apply for a federal Byrne/JAG equipment grant estimated at $74,130, with the grant covering an estimated $55,597 and the county’s required match (up to 25 percent) to come from fine revenue if awarded.
Sheriff Ayers told the Amherst County Board of Supervisors that the Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) opportunity provides up to $75,000 for law enforcement equipment. The sheriff asked permission to apply for $74,130 in equipment purchases, including digital forensic software (to extract phone data), additional hard drives, 17…
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