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DOJ BJA Grant for Law Enforcement Personnel, Technology, and Detention Facility Support

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) under the Department of Justice offers significant grant funding to support law enforcement and criminal justice activities related to immigration and trafficking challenges. - Government Buyer: - Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; procurement categories include advanced technology and equipment - Products/Services Requested: - Hiring and rehiring of full-time sworn law enforcement officers, deputies, and critical civilian/non-sworn staff - Procurement and multi-year support for advanced technology and equipment, including: - Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) - Body-worn cameras - Body armor - NIBIN (National Integrated Ballistic Information Network) machines - Equipment-specific certifications required - Construction, renovation, or expansion of temporary detention facilities for criminal illegal aliens - Participation in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) and DOJ enforcement activities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Funding is limited to state, local, and tribal government entities with criminal justice responsibilities - Awards may be used for personnel, technology, equipment, and facility projects - Equipment must meet certification standards as specified by the DOJ - Total estimated funding is $3 billion, distributed via grants or cooperative agreements - No specific part numbers or brands are referenced, but technology and equipment categories are specified

Description

This program provides funding for grants to eligible States, State agencies, and units of local and tribal governments to support seven statutory purposes related to locating, apprehending, prosecuting, detaining, and transporting criminal illegal aliens, as well as supporting law enforcement activities against gangs, cartels, and violent crime. Funding categories include hiring sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel, purchasing technology and equipment, and constructing or renovating temporary detention facilities. Awards support participation in Homeland Security Task Force activities and other DOJ enforcement efforts.

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