From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski:
U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced that $2,910,366 in federal grant funding has been awarded from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to municipalities across Maryland through the Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) program. These funds will be used to support public safety activities and reduce violent crime as well as crimes against victims and children throughout Maryland.
Senator Mikulski is Vice Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Subcommittee, which fund DOJ. Senator Cardin is a member of the Senate Finance Committee.
“I’ve heard from state and local police from all over Maryland and around the country that the lack of funding means fewer cops on our streets fighting gangs, drugs, and child predators and fewer prosecutions of criminals,” Senator Mikulski said. “State and local law enforcement have been stretched and stressed, forced to do more with less. That’s why I continue fighting so hard to put this funding in the federal checkbook. I am committed to giving law enforcement the tools they need to protect community safety, protect our families and fight crime.”
“Law enforcement officers across Maryland put their lives on the line daily safeguarding our communities. Ensuring officers have the tools and training they need to get the job done and come home safely has always been a top priority,” said Senator Cardin, whose Blue Alert legislation to expedite the apprehension of criminals who have threatened, injured or killed law enforcement officers was recently signed into law by President Obama. “With all the dangers law enforcement officers face on the job, they should know they have friends in Congress. I will continue to work with whomever is willing to make sure law enforcement officers across the country can continue to do their important work safely, effectively and with strong community support.”
This formula program allows state and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime, and to improve the criminal justice system. Byrne JAG funding is fast, flexible and effective in helping states and communities address emerging crime problems.
Byrne JAG is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions. Grants are administered through DOJ’s Office of Justice Programs, and awarded based on a formula of population and violent crime statistics. The program provides critical funding needed to support a range of program areas including law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, prevention and education programs, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness initiatives, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs.
Maryland law enforcement agencies receiving funds from the Byrne JAG program include the following:
The Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention (GOCCP) – $1,011,443. The GOCCP will use these federal funds to help defray increased police overtime costs surrounding the civil unrest following the death of Freddie Gray.
Anne Arundel County – $170,982. These federal funds will be used by Anne Arundel County to provide funding to organizations within the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
City of Baltimore – $693,488. The City of Baltimore will use these federal dollars to fund the continuation of crime prevention and strategies and crime prevention efforts of community based organizations.
Baltimore County – $321,447. These federal funds will be used by Baltimore County to continue the retention of six police officers to increase patrols and investigations in targeted areas of the county.
Cecil County – $27,950. These federal funds will be used by Cecil County to purchase a mobile digital data system and upgrade in-car camera systems.
Charles County – $42,450. Charles County will use these federal funds to support the Charles County Drug Court and to strengthen community relationships.
City of Frederick – $42,844. These federal funds will be used by the City of Frederick to purchase body cameras, upgrade security cameras and purchase computer equipment.
City of Hagerstown – $16,523. These federal funds will be used by the City of Hagerstown to deploy proactive and strategic policing strategies based on evidence-based policing. The goal of this project is to maximize law enforcement services in the city.
Harford County – $35,988. Harford County will use these federal funds to enhance use of license plate readers, purchase portable pocket protectors and HD cameras.
Howard County – $47,073. These federal funds will be used by Howard County to fund saturation patrol overtime and an Emergency Vehicle Operator Course refresher.
City of Laurel – $12,031. The City of Laurel will us these federal funds to purchase equipment to reduce violent encounters between police and citizens.
Montgomery County – $133,969. Montgomery County will use these federal funds to outfit 100 police officers with tasers.
Prince George’s County – $309,180. These federal funds will be used by Prince George’s County to fund upgrade A/V equipment in interrogation rooms, improve security measures for courthouses and improve forensic equipment for fire investigators.
City of Salisbury – $27,871. The City of Salisbury will use these federal funds to fund technology upgrades.
St. Mary’s County – $17,127. These federal funds will be used by St. Mary’s County to support a body camera program.
What is a portable pocket protector?
That plastic thing that fits in your shirt pocket so that you cam carry 5 or 6 pens,
It’s hard to imagine a pocket protector which is not portable.
It is a pocket protector that protects the officers against lawsuits filed due to use of excessive force that is clearly designed to reach into the pockets of the police officers.
Seriously, what is the “pocket protector?”
Good thing Harford County still isn’t flying that turd of a helicopter.
Look at that chump change we got, if you used it all for the whirly bird, that would be like 3 weeks worth of fuel.
Sweet! I can’t wait to get my portable pocket protector.
Seriously,what good will come from having more tag readers? And pocket protectors? I feel safer already…. dumb shi*
I demand free pocket protectors for everyone. No one should be forced to walk around with a dirty pocket and it is also a great place to carry your free cell phone.
Are you sure they didn’t mean Portable Pocket Projectors?
A police pocket protector is a small holster that fits inside the pants pocket, concealing and making it more difficult (I presume) for a perp to access the officers weapon.
http://www.lapolicegear.com/gapoprinpaho.html
lol that’s just a name branding.
That link is just a type of concealment holster for a firearm that anyone can buy for most (small) handguns that would fit into your pants pocket.
I doubt a “pocket holster” has an option for a Glock 22. You couldn’t even put the full size Glock into your pants pocket by itself.
Try again.
Well, do you know what a “police pocket protector” is? I’ve searched and any reference I can find is to one of those holsters, as noted above. Anyone have any info on what it is, if it’s not that?
I think them screwy bastards done stole my ideal again. I put my hand in my pocket to protect my hug popper when I get excited. If I get too excited n don’t subdue my hard’on it pops out n just fly’s all over the place like an electric bullwhip. I need a pocket protector made out of kevlar, this phlang is out of control….lol. Dont the pigs have the same prob with their tails?….