Justice Assistance Grant

This City of St. Louis public safety meeting on April 20, 2026, focused on the 2025 Edward Burn Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) awarded by the federal Department of Justice. The grant provides $366,928 to support criminal justice activities within the city, specifically funding three main priorities: the Problem Properties division ($215,000+), Night Watch program ($33,000+), and homicide criminal intelligence analysts ($118,000). These initiatives aim to enhance public safety through property management, juvenile partnerships, crime data analysis, and cold case reviews. The meeting served to educate the public on the grant's usage and invite questions, though none were raised during the session.