Federal Grant Will Help School Safety in Alabama
ANDALUSIA, Ala. – The Department of Homeland Security has awarded more than $430,000 to be allocated throughout 10 counties in Southeast Alabama.
According to Kristy Stamnes, director of the Covington County Emergency Management Agency, the majority of the money will be spent to improve school safety.
Most likely, the funds will be spent on security camera systems for the schools. The majority of superintendents throughout the counties who have submitted their wish lists have requested security cameras.
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