Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program:

The Newark Police Department Police Department is seeking comments from the public on the department's application for grant funding under the Fiscal Year 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program.

It is the intention of the Police Department to use this grant to finance additional patrols in targeted neighborhoods and the central business district. These could be foot, high visibility or surveillance patrols. This grant will also be used to fund special projects designed to combat observed spikes in crime.

For further information, or to comment, contact Deputy Chief Kevin Feeney at kfeeney@newark.de.us.