Earmark - To improve the functioning of the criminal justice system and enforce state and local laws

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 - University of Houston.

1 recipient will receive $2,960,000. This is a first-time earmark.

Year Enacted: 2005

Code: 196

Description: These funds to the University of Houston are to establish the Southwest Public Safety Technology Center (SWTC). The University of Houston (UH) will conduct research and engineering projects that it jointly identifies with NIJ in support of State and local law enforcement. This work will include evaluations and investigation of the feasibility of new in-car law enforcement vehicle technology and the safety of law enforcement vehicle operations. UH will also work closely with the Sheriff's Association of Texas to assist law enforcement in this region to address their technology needs.

Beneficiary/Recipient	Amount ($K)	Program	Type	Address
University of Houston (36837920)	$2,960		Public Educational Institution	316 E Cullen Bldg 4800 Calhoun Blvd Houston, TX

Citation

Source: Appropriations Report Language - Conference

Reference: Pub. L. No. 108-447

Method: User entered excerpt

Citation Excerpt: $3,000,000 for the University of Houston to work with the National Institute of Justice to test new law enforcement technologies;

Last Modified: 16-Apr-2007