Weatherford ISD Receives $78,000 Grant for Safety and Security

Weatherford Independent School District (WISD) is proud to receive a federal grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice. The grant is authorized by the STOP School Violence Act and is intended to improve school safety and security measures districtwide.

Details about this grant are outlined below:

STOP School Violence – Threat Assessment and Technology Reporting Program Grant Award: $78,323.00.

Through this grant, WISD is expanding community and student safety awareness. The district’s safety and security office recognizes the importance of bringing awareness and building a collaborative safety and security culture. WISD will hold community safety summits and school events to provide our stakeholders with information about warning signs of violence so that parents and students know when to report concerning behaviors to school officials. In addition, this grant will facilitate safety and security case management, protocols and practices in order to increase the effectiveness of our district’s safety and security initiatives.

To learn more about this grant, please visit www.bja.gov.

Published October 31, 2019 Print