Under the 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Local Solicitation, the Lake Charles Police Department is proposing the procurement of communications equipment for the Hostage Negotiator and SWAT functions for the department for use in critical incidents.

The application for federal assistance under this grant is due by September 5, 2017 and comments from the public regarding this grant proposal are encouraged.  All comments should be directed to Lieutenant Kirk Carroll at 337-491-1456 ext. 5120.