Virginia Governor announces $1.265 Million in Grants for School Resource Officer and School Security Officer Positions
RICHMOND, Va. June 15 2018 Governor Ralph Northam announced Thursday that $1.265 million will be awarded to localities throughout Virginia that will fund school resource officer and school security officer positions.
These positions will be at elementary, middle and high schools.
The grant funds came from the School Resource Officer/School Security Officer Incentive Grant Program, a program funded through state general funds.
Grant applications were reviewed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services and priority was given to schools without existing officers.
“Building and maintaining strong partnerships between local law enforcement agencies, local school divisions and local communities is critical to upholding Virginia’s commitment to keep our students safe,” said Governor Northam. “These positions will help schools and law enforcement work together to provide every child with the safe and healthy learning environment they need to succeed.”
Information on the Virginia Center for School and Campus Safety and the localities receiving funding is available on the DCJS website, at www.dcjs.virginia.gov.
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