Thursday, May 24, 2007
Contact: Jessica Robinson, 573-751-0290
Blunt Announces $5.6 Million in Anti-Meth Funding for Missouri
JEFFERSON CITY– Gov. Matt Blunt announces the award of over $5.6 million in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grants (JAG) to law enforcement agencies throughout the state. The grants and tough anti-meth legislation signed by the governor in 2005 will help with Missouri's ongoing efforts to combat meth and eliminate dangerous lab operations across the state.
"In order to tackle Missouri's drug problem, we must channel our energies and assets into key anti-drug efforts and bolstering resources for law enforcement," Blunt said. "The safety of our communities relies on vigilant law enforcement to fight meth and other drugs that destroy Missouri families."
Thirty-five agencies will receive part of the $5,609.666.27 federal grant awarded to Missouri. All components of the criminal justice system, such as, crime investigation, justice information sharing initiatives, drug and gang task forces, and domestic violence programs, will be supported by the grants.
Some agencies have applied to use award money to fund Drug Task Forces (DTFs). Task force members investigate, arrest and assist in the prosecution of those who manufacture, distribute and transport illegal narcotics in Missouri. All programs funded through the Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Program (CJLE) identify state and local initiatives, which assist the overall effectiveness of the state and local criminal justice system.
The grant funds are provided through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance and are administered by the Missouri Department of Public Safety. Below is a breakdown of cities and counties awarded for 2007.
During 2006, law enforcement officials throughout the state responded to, seized or investigated 1,284 laboratory incidents, which included chemical/equipment/glassware seizures, dumpsites and operational laboratories. To compare, in 2005, there were 2,252 meth lab incidents.
| AGENCY | PROJECT TITLE | AWARD |
| Adair, County of | North Missouri (NOMO) Drug Task Force | $155,594.30 |
| Audrain, County of | East Central Drug Task Force | 142,457.40 |
| Barry, County of | Southwest Missouri Drug Task Force | 158,475.20 |
| Bridgeton, City of | North County MEG Multi-Jurisdiction Drug Task Force | 49,005.00 |
| Buchanan, County of | Buchanan County Drug Strike Force | 297,864.00 |
| Camden, County of | Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group | 173,376.20 |
| Cameron, City of | NITRO Task Force | 126,073.50 |
| Franklin, County of | Franklin County Narcotics Enforcement Unit | 61,120.88 |
| Greene, County of | (COMET) Combined Ozarks Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Team | 218,474.30 |
| Henry, County of | West Central MO Law Enforcement Drug Task Force | 84,292.47 |
| Howell, County of | South Central Drug Task Force | 204,872.10 |
| Jackson, County of | (DART) Drug Abatement Response Team | 222,581.70 |
| Jackson, County of | Jackson County Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force | 243,085.70 |
| Jasper, County of | Jasper County Drug Task Force | 69,376.34 |
| Jefferson City, City of | (MUSTANG) Mid-MO Unified Strike Team and Narcotics Group | 222,816.80 |
| Jefferson, County of | Jefferson County Municipal Enforcement Group | 161,103.30 |
| Kansas City Police Department | Kansas City Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force | 325,865.00 |
| Lafayette, County of | Lafayette County Narcotics Unit | 106,409.70 |
| Leadington, City of | (MADTF) Mineral Area Drug Task Force | 97,723.67 |
| Monroe City, City of | Northeast Missouri (NEMO) Narcotics Task Force | 223,012.40 |
| Morgan, County of | Mid-Missouri Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force | 155,838.20 |
| North Kansas City, City of | Clay County Drug Task Force | 325,366.90 |
| Pemiscot, County of | Bootheel Drug Task Force | 106,730.00 |
| Platte, County of | Platte County Multi-Jurisdictional Enforcement Group | 173,114.20 |
| Poplar Bluff, City of | Southeast Missouri (SEMO) Drug Task Force | 145,539.30 |
| St. Charles, County of | St. Charles County Regional Drug Task Force | 197,736.00 |
| St. Clair, County of | Community Narcotics Enforcement Team (CNET) Drug Task Force | 36,801.00 |
| St. Louis, City of | Metro Multi-Jurisdictional Undercover Drug Program | 234,583.30 |
| St. Louis, City of | Community Crime Strikeforce | 29,039.03 |
| St. Louis, City of | Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Investigation | 29,039.03 |
| St. Louis, County of | Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force | 334,323.80 |
| State of Missouri-Dept of Natural Resources | Clandestine Drug Lab Collection Stations | 237,542.30 |
| State of Missouri-Highway Patrol | Administrative Data Analysis and Problem Identification (ADAP) | 108,263.20 |
| State of Missouri-Highway Patrol | Criminal History Records Improvement Program | 115,290.00 |
| Washington, County of | Special Investigator of Crimes Against Children | 36,880.03 |