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This bill, known as the "Georgia Public Safety Support Grant Program Act," establishes a new grant program administered by the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council to provide financial support to local law enforcement agencies and courts. The program aims to enhance public safety and the administration of justice by assisting with the purchase, lease, and maintenance of equipment and technology, funding hiring and training for officers and court personnel, supporting interoperable systems for data sharing, and funding other programs that improve public safety and judicial efficiency. The council can accept voluntary private and public funds for this program, provided no contributor receives special benefits. The bill outlines criteria for grant applicants, application procedures, and guidelines for grant amounts, and prohibits the use of grant funds for direct cash payments to individuals, lobbying, political activities, or providing benefits to private parties without public benefit. An annual report detailing contributions, expenditures, and public benefits achieved will be submitted to state leadership, and the program's records will be accessible to the public.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72507