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Requesting acceptance of a grant of $23,895 from the Office of Justice Programs FY15 Byrne JAG Grant for Police Department programming.
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To the Honorable Board:
I respectfully request your approval to accept a Grant Award from the Office of Justice Programs under the FY15 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) Program in the amount of $23,895.00
These funds will be used to increase the Jail Diversion Program & to purchase equipment that will enhance the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) Systems training.
In accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 53A, which requires a vote of the Board of Aldermen for the expenditure of grants, or gifts from the federal government and from a charitable foundation, private corporation, or an individual, or from the Commonwealth, a County or Municipality or agency thereof, I request that you accept this grant for final approval.
Thank you for consideration of this matter.
Respectfully submitted,
Joseph A. Curtatone
Mayor