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ProgramsPublic Safety PlanningCriminal Justice

BVCOG receives planning funds from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor for regional criminal justice planning, technical assistance to grantees and facilitation of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.

Criminal Justice

    The Criminal Justice Department at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) plays a key role in supporting and strengthening regional criminal justice efforts. Funded through planning grants from the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD), the department provides vital services including technical assistance for grant applicants, coordination of the Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC), and distribution of information on upcoming funding opportunities to local agencies.

    In addition to grant support, the department leads regional strategic planning efforts across the Brazos Valley. Working in partnership with law enforcement agencies, victim service providers, school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders, the department develops the BVCOG Strategic Plan. This comprehensive plan outlines regional priorities in critical areas such as victim services, juvenile justice, law enforcement, mental health, and substance abuse. These priorities guide CJAC in the evaluation and ranking of criminal justice grant applications, ensuring funding aligns with the region’s most pressing needs.

                                                                      Criminal Justice Advisory Committee

    The Brazos Valley Criminal Justice Advisory Committee (CJAC) leverages the experience, expertise, and regional and statewide connections of the CJAC membership to review and score applications, share regional opportunities and provide information to agencies and organizations throughout BVCOG.  The Brazos Valley Homeland Security Advisory Committee (HSAC) is comprised of leaders from the county and local government, first responder communities, the private sector, volunteer organizations, faith-based groups, and academia.

    The Criminal Justice Advisory Committee meets in January, March, May, and September of each year in the Brazos Valley Board Room at the Brazos Valley Council of Governments. All meetings are open to the public and agendas are available online via Texas Secretary of State Website: http://www.sos.state.tx.us

    Law Enforcement Training Grant

    BVCOG administers a grant that provides tuition reimbursement to regional law enforcement agencies for TCOLE approved courses.  These agencies can receive 75% of the tuition cost for sending officers to TCOLE approved courses.  Funds are only available to law enforcement agencies, no funds can be given to individuals.

    Juvenile Justice Alternatives Grant

    BVCOG administers a pass-through grant to rural juvenile justice departments in the region.  This grant is distributed based on the percent of the juvenile population to the 6 rural counties in the COG.  These counties can request reimbursement for approved expenses that include: 

    • Counseling and Classes for Juveniles on Probation
    • Psychological Testing
    • Drug Abuse Treatment and Testing
    • Short Term Residential Care
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    The Brazos Valley Council of Governments (BVCOG) is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

    BVCOG ensures that its programs, activities, and employment practices are free from discrimination, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information or to request an accommodation or auxiliary aid or service, please contact us at Relay Texas: (800)735-2989(TTY) and 711(Voice).

    Brazos Valley Council of Governments

    Email: info@bvcog.org

    Operator: (979) 595-2800

    Direct Ext.: (979) 595-2801

    Fax: (979) 595-2810

    Physical Address: 3991 East 29th, Bryan, Texas 77802

    Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 4128, Bryan, Texas 77805-4128

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