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Under the leadership of Chief of Police, Bill Abbott and Assistant
Chief of Police, Craig Hayes, the department has a force of 39 sworn police officers, 10 telecommunications officers, 3 clerical
staff members, 1 parking attendant, 1 animal control officer, and 1 crossing guard. Of the 39 sworn officers, 1 officer is
assigned as a School Resource Officer, 3 are assigned as DARE officers, 3 K-9 officers, and 6 are assigned
to Criminal Investigations, with 2 of the 6 assigned full-time to drug investigations. ATTENTION 6-3-2009 The Seymour Police Department would like to announce its intentions for application to
the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) Program
FY2009 Local Solicitation". Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant(JAG) will
be used by the Seymour Police Department and the Jackson County Sheriffs Department for 800 mhz radio interoperability mobile
radio purchases. The Seymour Police Department would like to announce its intentions for application to
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 111-5 (the "Recovery Act"), which was signed into
law by President Obama on Feb. 17, 2009. The Act allows for
$2 billion in resources for state and local law enforcement and other criminal justice activities through the Recovery JAG
program". A successful award under this grant program will allow for the implementation of programs that will allow for
needed equipment upgrades and enhanced technological capabilities, which will lessen the burden of future budget constraints.
This application is a combined initiative between the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Seymour City Police
Department. Both agencies have identified possible improvements in the areas of communications and computer technology. Any public comments should be made to Chief Bill Abbott at 812-522-1234
or by email at wva3470@yahoo.com.
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