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BJA

BJA

8.3
A United States government office that gives help and money to local police to reduce crime
  • noun
  • Jargon
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  • The BJA awarded several grants to support community policing efforts this year.

Examples

  • Local law enforcement agencies often collaborate with the BJA for training and resources.

  • The BJA plays a key role in developing strategies to prevent drug abuse in cities.

  • The BJA provides funding for community safety programs.

  • Many local police departments rely on BJA grants.

  • The BJA provides funding to help local law enforcement agencies combat drug trafficking.

  • Many community projects are funded by the BJA to enhance public safety and reduce crime.

  • Local governments often turn to the BJA for assistance in implementing crime prevention programs.

Synonyms

Bureau of Justice Assistance
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  • Formal
5.2

A United States government agency that gives money and support to local and state police to reduce crime

is the shortened initialism used instead of the full agency name

Surface Forms

BJA singular
BJAs plural

Etymology

BJA comes from the agency name Bureau ('office'), Justice ('fairness'), and Assistance ('help'). So, BJA is the short name for an office that gives help with justice, which is why it supports local work to prevent crime and violence.