Grant money to fund school security improvements

    April 30, 2009
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    There is a May 8 deadline to submit applications to receive money from a $16 million federal grant program to help law enforcement agencies provide improved security at schools and on school grounds.  The Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS), part of the U.S. Department of Justice, will fund up to 50 percent of the total cost for one or more of the following: •    Placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrent measures •    Security assessments •    Security training of personnel and students
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    •    Coordination with local law enforcement •    Other measures that may provide a significant improvement in security The program is open to all law enforcement agencies nationwide.  The application process will be competitive and local agencies are expected to provide a matching 50 percent of project costs. The grant application is available online at:www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=7pvyJ5NVqGqTGspgzdYjGwknK2vTg26fskh8qsNqVJ0w14zs1Q82!654441123 For more information, contact the COPS Office Response Center at 800-421-6770. -- Patrick Fiel, ADT Public Safety Advisor

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