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Franklin County court authorizes application for DOJ COPS school‑safety grant with schools as partner

Franklin County Fiscal Court · June 5, 2025
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Fiscal Court voted June 4 to authorize applying for the Department of Justice COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant (up to $500,000; 25% local match). Franklin County Schools will provide the local match if the grant is awarded; the application would fund integrated cameras and door access controls.

Franklin County Fiscal Court on June 4 approved a resolution authorizing the county judge executive to apply for the Department of Justice COPS School Violence Prevention Program grant to improve security at Franklin County Schools.

Belinda, representing the county, introduced Captain Abrams and Stella Pollard of Franklin County Schools and described the proposal: "This is a 3 year grant with a maximum award of $500,000. It requires a 25% local…

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