Board authorizes OCJS JAG grant, advances plan for county forensic digital crime lab

Aug 27, 2025

The Board authorized pre-award acknowledgments for a $149,431.30 OCJS Edward Byrne JAG grant to fund digital evidence software, crime-intelligence tools and salary reimbursement and heard a proposal to place a forensic digital crime lab under the Sheriff's Office.

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The Board of County Commissioners of Clermont County on Aug. 27 authorized the President to sign Pre-Award Conditions Acknowledgment forms for the Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (State Grant Number 2022-JG-A03-V6759). The award totals $149,431.30, 100% funded by OCJS with no local match, for the period 07/31/2025 to 06/30/2026 and is designated for digital forensic and crime-intelligence software, related equipment and salary reimbursement.

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