Can OJP funds be used to build a laboratory for testing of chemical and biological agents?
No, BJA funds may not be used for construction purposes. However, BJA funds may be used to equip and staff the laboratory, and with some restrictions, BJA funds may be used to renovate an existing building. See LLEBG Program Purpose Area #2 and Byrne Formula Grant Program Purpose Area #26. Can OJP funds be used to pay overtime for a regional task force comprising local police departments to operate a chemical/nuclear/biological sensor at a municipal airport to prevent the entry of terrorist materials and supplies? Yes, under BJA LLEBG Program Purpose Area #1. Additionally, LLEBG Program Purpose Area #5 may support task forces in general provided there is federal involvement in task force activities, and under LLEBG Program Purpose Area #2, funds may be used to enhance security measures in and around facilities or locations considered by the local unit of government to be at risk for incidents of crime. See also BJA Byrne Formula Grant Program Purpose Area #7b. Can OJP funds be used to
