Subject:
Title
Permission, Re: Advertise Public Hearing to consider the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant - Local Solicitation a grant application for Brevard County - Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
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Fiscal Impact:
This U.S. Department of Justice grant provides funding and does not require a local match:
Grant: FY 2025 JAG, Local Solicitation Award amount: $48,444
Dept/Office:
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners grant permission for Brevard County Sheriff’s Office to advertise for a Public Hearing at the April 21, 2026 Board Meeting to consider the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application; Authorize the Chairperson to sign necessary documents.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) is a national, formula-based grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) with the goal of improving the criminal justice system. It provides funds to local units of government and state criminal justice agencies to enhance initiatives in their jurisdiction.
The U.S. Department of Justice has allocated JAG grant funds for Brevard County that must be used for law enforcement purposes.
The JAG, Local, Solicitation annual award will enhance criminal investigations by funding a Deputy Agent position that focuses on forensic fraud, referring to crimes in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal data in a way that involves fraud or deception, typically for economic gain. A prevalent crime in Brevard County, fraud and identity theft has had a significant financial and investigative impact on law enforcement. The agency believes this position and associated operational expenses continue to be the best use of grant funds.
Contact: Mr. Brett Carman, BCSO Chief Financial Officer
321-264-2506/ brett.carman@bcso.us
Clerk to the Board Instructions:
Please have the Chair sign both set of forms and provide both original forms and Board Memo to Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.