A whole lot of federal funding has just become available for things like HVAC, video surveillance, access control, emergency communications and other system upgrades related to campus security and safety.
The grants aim to improve school security infrastructure and emergency communications. Initial applications are due June 15.
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The cuts to the SRO program will help the district recoup some of the financial losses it has experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The upgrades include access control, security cameras, lighting, gates and fences, as well as solutions to reduce energy and operational costs.
Total investment in the K-12 campus video surveillance project will exceed $500,000.
The use of vehicles as tools of destruction has become one of the top security concerns for public spaces. Barriers and fences can help keep crowds safe.
Students are worried about their safety on campus, especially at night, because it is open and easy for the public to access.
Forty nine school districts received more than $400,000 in grants for training and security equipment upgrades.