Union County Schools awarded COPS Grant

Dept of Justice

 

Union County Schools awarded COPS Grant

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded Union County School District  the FY2022 School Violence Prevention Program grant in the amount of $495,753.  The mission of the COPS Office is advancing community policing nationwide. They prioritize this by supporting state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies as they carry out their vital public safety missions. The project to be implemented with these award funds contributes to the mission of the COPS Office and the greater goal of reducing crime and building trust between law enforcement and communities served.

While Union County Schools have already made several advancements to increase safety, this grant will allow us to even further secure our campuses.