| (Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor along
with U.S. Representatives Marion Berry, Mike Ross and Vic Snyder today
announced Arkansas will receive $298,100 through Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS) Secure Our Schools program, which provides funds to improve
security at schools and on school grounds.
The Secure Our Schools program will provide up to 50 percent of the
total cost for municipalities to install metal detectors, locks, lighting,
and other equipment to help deter crime. The grants can also be used
to pay half of the cost of security assessments, security training, and
other measures that will provide a significant improvement in security.
The following have been awarded grants:
First Congressional District:
· City of Cabot - $58,100
Second Congressional District:
· Benton Police Department
- $25,000
· Conway Police Department
- $50,000
· Saline County Sheriff’s
Department - $70,000
Fourth Congressional District:
· City of Hot Springs
- $50,000
· Texarkana Police
Department - $45,000 |
