Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - New York City's Community Crime Stopper Program.

Agency:		Department of Justice
Bureau:		Office of Justice Programs
Account:		State and local law enforcement assistance (15-0404)
Certifying Official:		Deputy Director, OBMS
Contact Information:		http://WWW.USDOJ.GOV 202-514-2007

To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - New York City's Community Crime Stopper Program.

1 recipient will receive $99,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 120

Description: The Citizens for NYC will use $98,664 in funds to subcontract to six community-based organizations to identify and implement community anti-crime activities in coordination with the Police Department and other criminal justice agencies. Funds are made available through the Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Discretionary Grant Program. The six community groups are located in Queens (one), and the Bronx (five) with each receiving a contract for $14,000. The sponsored activities will include volunteer recruitment, community patrols, graffiti eradication, and lighting and surveillance camera installation. The Citizens for NYC will provide each group with technical assistance and training as well as partnership coordination with the police precincts, District Attorney's Office, National Crime Prevention Council, tenant associations, schools, businesses and others.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
Citizens for NYC (21278205)	$99		Non-Profit	305 7th Avenue New York City, NY

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $100,000 for New York City's Community Crime Stopper Program;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007