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BOCC Review of 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Application
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 10, 2026
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to review the Sheriff's Office application for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $171,408. The local solicitation for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant was released on March 13, 2026. This award will be split into a 50/50 agreement between the Durham County Sheriff's Office and the Durham Police Department.
The Durham County Sheriff's Office will use these funds to obtain a virtual reality training system for the Sheriff's Office Training facility. The Durham Police Department will use funds to modernize, update, and expand the capabilities of its Training and Forensic Services Divisions. More information on the items that will be purchased using this grant funding can be found at https://www.durhamsheriff.com/Home/Components/News/News/10873/3199?npage=2
A local match is not required as part of this grant. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) requires the Chair of the Board to sign a Certification and Assurance, no less than 30 days after the BOCC's review (September 4th, or later). As part of the certification, the Sheriff's Office has made this application available to the public starting the week of August 3rd via the Sheriff's Office website at www.durhamsheriff.com.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This item aligns with the County's Strategic Goal 3: Safe Community and Goal 5: Accountable, Efficient, and Visionary Government
Resource Persons: David LaBarre, Durham County Sheriff's Office, Director of Planning & Development; Clifford Webster, Major of Operations, Durham County Sheriff's Office; Clarence Birkhead, Durham County Sheriff.
County Manager's Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board review the Sheriff's Office application for the 2025 Edward Byrne Me...
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