The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has announced that is seeking applications for funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, FY 2009 Local Solicitation The BJA will be making awards to assist local and tribal efforts to prevent or reduce crime and violence. See www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/09jagallocations.html for details.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office has applied for funding in the amount of $22,900.00. This funding is being sought to purchase law enforcement equipment including, but not limited to: Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) and other equipment.

Public comment is invited. Please respond to jbrown@washco-md.net or write to Mr. James W. Brown, Washington County Sheriff's Office, 500 Western Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740. All comments should be received by June 30, 2009.