WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. Department of Justice notified U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today that several Rhode Island communities will receive a total of $366,822 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) to prevent and control crime.Communities receiving federal funds include Warwick, Pawtucket, Providence, Johnston, and Central Falls.These funds will help communities fight crime and keep their neighborhoods safe, Reed stated. It is critical to provide our police departments with the resources they need to carry out their jobs, and I will continue to work to ensure that Congress provides funding for the program in light of the Administrations attempts to eliminate it. Byrne JAG funds are designed to help state and local law enforcement agencies prevent and control crime based on their specific need and conditions. The federal funds can be used for technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, and state and local initiatives and programs. Providence: $259,021Funding will be used to pay overtime to officers conducting extended foot and bike patrol in high crime areas and around critical infrastructure.Pawtucket: $50,741Funding will be used to support the Pawtucket Narcotics Unit.Warwick: $24,526Funding will be used to upgrade computer systems and networks.Johnston: $11,262Funding will be used to purchase and enhance equipment for patrol and emergency dispatch.Central Falls: $21, 272Funding will be used to purchase equipment to aid in monitoring sex offenders and implement Problem Oriented Policing Strategies.Total for Rhode Island: $366,822