Local Warrant Apprehension & Absconding Grant Program (WAAG)
Description
Local Warrant Apprehension & Absconding Grant Program support law enforcement agencies across the State of Maryland with reducing the number of open warrants, especially warrants for violent crimes, and the apprehension of individuals who have absconded from a court-ordered drug and/or alcohol treatment facility.
History
In 2022, the Maryland General Assembly passed Senate Bill 585 - PDF which established warrant apprehension grants generally relating to warrants and absconding. Further, the legislation expanded the definition of absconding in Correctional Services Article 6-101 to include an individual who leaves an inpatient residential treatment facility who was placed under a court order for drug or alcohol treatment without the permission of the administrator.
The main purpose of WAAG is to decrease the number of open warrants by apprehending wanted and absconding individuals to reduce crime in Maryland communities.
Categories Funded
- Contractual Services
- Equipment
- Operating Expenses
- Personnel
- Travel
- Other
Eligible Applicants
- Local Government Agencies
- Local Law Enforcement
Documents
Notices of Funding Availability (NOFA)
Additional Documents
Dates
Projected NOFA Release Month
March
Projected Application Month
April