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Shenandoah County officials briefed on DCJS grant to fund school‑safety liaison
Summary
Sheriff’s staff told the Board of Supervisors the county won a one‑year DCJS award of $56,387 plus a required $41,644 local match to fund a school‑safety liaison position across Shenandoah County schools; supervisors pressed for clarity on sworn vs. civilian staffing, reporting and how the local match would be covered.
Shenandoah County staff told the Board of Supervisors on Nov. 12 that the county was awarded a Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) grant of $56,387 to fund a law‑enforcement liaison position focused on school safety for the 2026 calendar year, with a required local match of $41,644, bringing the project total to $98,031. The funding period for the award is 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026 and staff said they plan to reapply annually.
Sheriff's office representative Mr. Stewart described the…
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