Sec. 109. Grant program for use of non-intrusive and other advanced technology and canines for State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies for civil cargo and land transportation
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The Secretary of Homeland Security may award grants to States, local governments, and Indian Tribes, including State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies, if the Secretary determines the recipients of such grants would— further the objectives of the programs described in sections 105, 106, and 108; and carry out the activities described in paragraph (2). A grant awarded pursuant to paragraph
(1)shall be used— to acquire and conduct training with respect to technology to detect illicit synthetic drugs; to acquire and train canines to detect illicit synthetic drugs; to acquire canine handlers and provide the care for canines described in section 110; and to pay overtime compensation and other investigative expenses incurred by law enforcement agencies in conducting inspections associated with an inspection program established under this title. A law enforcement agency of a State, local government, or Indian Tribe or territorial law enforcement agency seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall require a law enforcement agency of a State, territory, local government, or Indian Tribe seeking a grant under this section to include in the application for such grant information that demonstrates the willingness and ability of the law enforcement agency to conduct activities authorized under this title in accordance with— the relevant guidelines and plan established pursuant to section 112; and the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The Secretary of Homeland Security shall consult with State and local governments and Indian Tribes in developing the grant program established pursuant to this section.