Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws - National Association of Town Watch's National Night Out.

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 - National Association of Town Watch's National Night Out.

1 recipient will receive $296,000. This is a continuing earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 102

Description: The National Night Out crime, violence and drug prevention project is a grassroots initiative which empowers citizens to take action against crime. By involving thousands of communities from every section of the nation, the National Night Out program reinforces the urgency to mobilize against crime, drugs and violence. Additionally, this project provides families, community organizations, citizens and local law enforcement agencies with an opportunity to express solidarity against crime and celebrate existing and newly formed crime and drug prevention programs and partnerships. This grant will support the 2005 National Night Out by providing informational materials, technical assistance, and coordination to more than 10,000 communities to enhance the development of police-community partnerships and innovative community-based programs with the goal of reducing crime.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
National Assn of Town Watch (790177836)	$296		Non-Profit	1 Wynnewood Road Suite 102 Wynnewood, PA

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $300,000 for the National Association of Town Watch's National Night Out crime prevention program;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007