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U.S.Department of Justice <br /> Office of Justice Programs AWARD CONTINUATION <br /> Bureau of Justice Assistance SHEET PAGE 11 OF 12 <br /> Grant <br /> PROJECT NUMBER 2016-DJ-BX-0117 AWARD DATE 08/26/2016 <br /> SPECIAL CONDITIONS <br /> 38. Ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant body armor purchased with JAG funds may be purchased at any threat level,make <br /> or model,from any distributor or manufacturer,as long as the vests have been tested and found to comply with <br /> applicable National Institute of Justice ballistic or stab standards and are listed on the NIJ Compliant Body Armor <br /> Model List(http://nij.gov).In addition,ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant body armor purchased must be American- <br /> made.The latest NIJ standard information can be found here:http://www.nij.gov/topics/technology/body-armor/safety- <br /> initiative.htm. <br /> 39. The recipient agrees to submit a signed certification that all law enforcement agencies receiving vests purchased with <br /> JAG funds have a written"mandatory wear"policy in effect.Fiscal agents and state agencies must keep signed <br /> certifications on file for any subrecipients planning to utilize JAG funds for ballistic-resistant and stab-resistant body <br /> armor purchases.This policy must be in place for at least all uniformed officers before any JAG funding can be used by <br /> the agency for body armor.There are no requirements regarding the nature of the policy other than it be a mandatory <br /> wear policy for all uniformed officers while on duty. <br /> 40. The recipient agrees to monitor subawards under this JAG award in accordance with all applicable statutes,regulations, <br /> OMB circulars,and guidelines,including the DOJ Financial Guide,and to include the applicable conditions of this <br /> award in any subaward.The recipient is responsible for oversight of subrecipient spending and monitoring of specific <br /> outcomes and benefits attributable to use of JAG funds by subrecipients.The recipient agrees to submit,upon request, <br /> documentation of its policies and procedures for monitoring of subawards under this award. <br /> 41. The recipient agrees that funds received under this award will not be used to supplant State or local funds,but will be <br /> used to increase the amounts of such funds that would,in the absence of Federal funds,be made available for law <br /> enforcement activities. <br /> 42. Award recipients must submit quarterly Federal Financial Reports(SF-425)and semi-annual performance reports <br /> through GMS(https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov). Consistent with the Department's responsibilities under the Government <br /> Performance and Results Act(GPRA),P.L. 103-62,applicants who receive funding under this solicitation must <br /> provide data that measure the results of their work. Therefore,quarterly performance metrics reports must be submitted <br /> through BJA's Performance Measurement Tool(PMT)website(www.bjaperformancetools.org). For more detailed <br /> information on reporting and other JAG requirements,refer to the JAG reporting requirements webpage. Failure to <br /> submit required JAG reports by established deadlines may result in the freezing of grant funds and future High Risk <br /> designation. <br /> 43. Any law enforcement agency receiving direct or sub-awarded JAG funding must submit quarterly accountability <br /> metrics data related to training that officers have received on the use of force,racial and ethnic bias,de-escalation of <br /> conflict,and constructive engagement with the public. <br /> 44. BJA strongly encourages the recipient to submit annual(or more frequent)JAG success stories.To submit a success <br /> story,sign in to your My BJA account at https://www.bja.gov/Login.aspx to access the Success Story Submission form. <br /> If you do not yet have a My BJA account,please register at https://www.bja.gov/profile.aspx.Once you register,one of <br /> the available areas on your My BJA page will be"My Success Stories".Within this box,you will see an option to add a <br /> Success Story.Once reviewed and approved by BJA,all success stories will appear on the new BJA Success Story web <br /> page at https://www.bja.gov/SuccessStoryList.aspx. <br /> 45. Recipient understands and agrees that award funds may not be used for items that are listed on the Controlled <br /> Expenditure List at the time of purchase or acquisition,including as the list may be amended from time to time,without <br /> explicit written prior approval from BJA.The Controlled Expenditure List,and instructions on how to request approval <br /> for purchase or acquisitions may be accessed here:https://www.bja.gov/funding/JAGControlledPurchaseList.pdf <br /> OJP FORM 4000/2(REV.4-88) <br />