The West Aurora School District 129 will receive $103,602 under a three-year Project Grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant funds will support evidence-based programs and technologies through September 2025 to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment.
The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program aims to enhance safety at K-12 schools through collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and local communities, as outlined in the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. Specifically, the West Aurora School District will use this funding to partner with police and engage students, parents, and local organizations in identifying and addressing security issues at schools in Aurora, Illinois.
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