Secure our Schools - SAFE System

Violence in the K12 school market is rising unfortunately. Schools are faced with trying to deter and mitigate the problems. These are the visible recent incidents at schools:

The COPS Office is pleased to announce the availability of funding under the COPS Secure Our Schools (SOS) 2011 grant program. Approximately $13 million will be available under SOS to provide funding to law enforcement agencies to assist with the development of school safety resources and provide improved security at schools and on school grounds.


Specifically, this program will fund up to 50% of the total cost to implement one or more of the following options: placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; security assessments; anti-violence initiatives; security training of personnel and students; coordination with local law enforcement; and/or any other measure that may provide a significant improvement in security. Applicants will be required to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to preventing school violence.

The SOS solicitation will open on May 2, 2011, and there will be two application deadlines for the program during the six week solicitation period. The first application deadline for priority consideration will be May 25, 2011, while the second and final deadline for all applications will be June 8, 2011.

Please let us know if we can provide help to any of your K12 clients.