Item 137

Authorize to accept and expend federal funds in the amount of $409,000 from the US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bryne Discretionary Grant Program for the purpose of enhancing investigative resources for the New Hampshire Department of Justice Drug Task Force (DTF), to equip DTF activities and to subgrant funds to police departments to enhance DTF. (2) Further authorize to establish one temporary full-time Criminal Justice Investigator to enhance the efforts of the DTF. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2025. 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved on January 19, 2024.