### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define unit of local government?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3797d*, **unit of local government** is defined as:

> a county, municipality, town, township, village, parish, borough, or other unit of general government below the State level

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL SECURITY**

