Riley County Police Department 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Application

A recent meeting document Riley County - Agenda Packet - 2026-04-20 indicates a future potential acquisition The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) is seeking approval from the Law Board and Board of County Commissioners to apply for the 2025 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The grant funds, totaling $19,908, will be used to purchase duty-issued handguns and a Body-Worn Camera Kiosk System for the Corrections Division. The body-worn camera initiative is intended to enhance safeguards against alleged inmate complaints and ensure that uses of force are thoroughly documented. The grant does not require matching funds and, if awarded, will allow RCPD to implement body-worn cameras for corrections staff over the next several years while working to incorporate long-term costs into the agency’s annual budget. The JAG program is the leading source of federal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions and supports a range of program areas including law enforcement, technology improvement, and corrections programs.