James City County Police Department is seeking funding for enhancing law enforcement programs through the FY23 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program: Local Solicitation in the amount of $12,236. The Police Department plans to use the funds to expand its BolaWrap initiative, enhancing civilian and officer safety and promoting de-escalation in critical situations. As part of this recently created initiative, the Department aims to purchase eight (8) BolaWrap devices and ensure officers are adequately trained in their proper use prior to deployment.
Public comment to the James City County Police Department on the intended use of these grant funds is welcome. Please contact Tayleb Brooks at 757-592-5618 or at Tayleb.Brooks@JamesCityCountyVA.gov for more information regarding this grant application or to forward any comments. To access the solicitation, please visit the Solicitation on the Bureau of Justice Assistance website.
Media Contact:
Tayleb Brooks, PR and Special Projects Administrator
757-592-5618; tayleb.brooks@jamescitycountyva.gov