Criminal Justice

CRIMINAL JUSTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

ETCOG creates the schedule for the Criminal Justice Program on an annual basis. It is crafted around grant submission deadlines established by the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division.

The Criminal Justice Advisory Committee is composed of members representing a variety of groups or disciplines across East Texas such as: Citizens and Parents, Education, Substance Abuse Programs, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Non-Profits, Courts and Victim Services.

The CJAC provides guidance to ETCOG staff on projects relating to Criminal Justice throughout the 14 county region.

CJAC Policies & Procedures

CJAC Bylaws

REGIONAL TRAINING

ETCOG contracts with the East Texas Police Academy to provide law enforcement training in the East Texas region. Classroom topics are varied and consist of continuing education, tactical, and state mandated courses.

Training certifications are provided to all students who successfully complete academy courses. All training is reported to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.

All funding for scholarships are provided by a grant through the Office of the Texas Governor, Public Safety Office.

Criminal Justice Grant Funding & Workshops

State agencies, local governments, nonprofit organizations, universities or colleges, and federally recognized Native American tribes can apply for grant funds from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice division. These grants open every year, in mid-December. The ETCOG Public Safety team offers assistance and hosts workshops for East Texas entities planning to apply for funding.

Applications will be accepted for the following programs:

General Victim Assistance Direct Services Program (VOCA)
Violence Against Women Justice and Training Program (VAWA)
Juvenile Justice & Truancy Prevention Grant Program (JJTP)
Criminal Justice Program (JAG)

FY26 Grant Workshops

All applicants are required to attend one of the following workshops to be eligible to apply for funding.

Workshops will be held virtually. Webinar dates and times are below. There is no signup required.

Please join using your computer. There will be a presentation walking you through how to start a grant application which will be difficult to view on a mobile phone.

January 7, 2025

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Link:

https://v.ringcentral.com/join/600002840

Dial In:

(650) 419-1505

Meeting ID:

600002840

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January 15, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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