Youngkin announces $631K grant to enhance school safety in Va.

RICHMOND, Va. (WFXR) – Gov. Glenn Youngkin introduced the Division of Prison Justice Providers (DCJS) has been awarded $631,262 to assist with disaster administration in faculties.

Youngkin says the funds can be used to begin a disaster administration enhancement challenge to extend communication and coordination between college officers and legislation enforcement. The challenge is aimed to extend college security and sustainability planning efforts.

“I’m happy to see Virginia growing stronger school-law enforcement partnerships,” mentioned Governor Glenn Youngkin. “This funding could have a big impression on the security and wellbeing of our faculty communities in Virginia.”

Initiatives embrace growing the next:

• A statewide disaster administration plan and coaching curriculum
• A Virginia-specific cell disaster planning app
• Automation of the Virginia College Security Inspection Guidelines
• Age-appropriate and role-specific coaching movies on disaster response strategies

“Preparation is the important thing to making sure the security and safety of Virginia’s faculties,” mentioned Secretary of Public Security and Homeland Safety Robert Mosier. “The significance of investing in sources and growing partnerships and communication between legislation enforcement officers and college personnel can’t be understated.”

Gov. Youngkin says DCJS will lead the challenge in collaboration with different state businesses, together with the Virginia Division of Schooling and Virginia State Police.

Extra details about the DCJS Virginia Heart for College and Campus Security could be discovered right here.