Section 270-RICR-10-00-5.1 - Placement in State GovernmentA. The Public Safety Grant Administration Office (PSGAO), formerly the Rhode Island Justice Commission (RIJC) is an agency within the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety that is responsible for planning, coordination, data collection/statistical analysis, and grant administration and distribution for the adult and juvenile criminal justice systems. B. The Public Safety Grant Administration Office develops comprehensive planning, coordination, and programming for the purpose of improving the state criminal justice system's overall response to crime issues. The PSGAO pursues a variety of activities authorized by state and executive designation. The support of these efforts is primarily facilitated through the administration of federal grants, which are applied for and subsequently awarded to the PSGAO on behalf of the State of Rhode Island.C. Mission Statement - To facilitate interagency cooperation and collaboration throughout the Rhode Island criminal justice system by way of strategic planning, program coordination, data collection and statistical analysis while providing fair, efficient and accountable grant administration so as to improve the system's response to crime and victimization and enhance public safety.D. Agency Objectives 1. Coordinate and implement a statewide integrated computerized Criminal Justice Information System, called the Justice Link Public Safety Network;2. Continue comprehensive/specialized planning and technical assistance efforts in support of the criminal and juvenile justice systems present and future;3. Ensure that projects receiving funding utilize their funds consistent with federal and state grant administration regulations;4. Initiate and support programs designed to impact crime and/or improve the criminal and juvenile justice system;5. Continue to produce studies/reports describing the status of particular crime problems;6. Perform detailed monitoring, evaluation and analysis.270 R.I. Code R. 270-RICR-10-00-5.1