PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT:
The City of Newport News is eligible to apply for the 2023 Local Solicitation Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Grant This grant is an annual grant that is awarded by the federal government based on a locality’s population and crime statistics. The JAG funds allow localities to support a wide range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their local needs and conditions.
The FY 2023 federal allocation for the City of Newport News is $156,293. The intended use of these funds by the Police Department is to (1) $21,167 for external training opportunity to mid-level sworn leaders (Lieutenant) to focus on senior leadership skills, (2) $18,600 to purchase WRAP restraints that are designed to de-escalate situations when a combative person poses a danger to themselves and/or officers; (3) $9,000 – to replace expired ballistic panels, install a safety frame around for the City’s National Integrated Ballistic Information Network machine (NIBN); (4) $107,526 to purchase a Multiple Interactive Learning Objective (MILO) Simulator for new police officer recruits, citizens, and youth to gain knowledge and provide training in shoot or no shoot scenarios for officer and citizen interaction, assisting in officer training and community relations.
If you would like to comment on the use of these funds, please email the Police Department at gerzetk@nnva.gov. Posted on 10/26/23.