1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated April 24, 2018Department of Justice Support for School Safety InitiativesThe February 14, 2018, shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, and the March 20, 2018, shooting at Great Mills High School in Great Mills, MD, has generated rene
2、wed interest in federal government efforts to support school safety. This In Focus provides an overview of Department of Justice (DOJ) programs for improving school safety, including grants for school resource officers (SROs) and physical security (e.g., metal detectors and cameras). Grant Programs
3、for School Safety DOJ has two grant programsCommunity Oriented Policing Services (COPS) hiring and the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) programsthat can help state, local, and tribal governments start school resource officer (SRO) programs. Congress also recently reauthorized the
4、 Secure Our Schools (SOS) program, which is to provide funding for physical security measures in schools. Finally, until recently, Congress has provided funding for school safety research through the Comprehensive School Safety Initiative. SRO-Related Grants The COPS hiring program provides grants t