The lenoir city school district enhanced security measures project the lenoir city school district represents the lenoir city elementary school, the lenoir city intermediate middle school, and the…

The lenoir city school district enhanced security measures project the lenoir city school district represents the lenoir city elementary school, the lenoir city intermediate middle school, and the lenoir city high school and these three school locations are located in lenoir city, tennessee (loudon county). The partners for this project include the lenoir city police department, the loudon county sheriff's office, and the lenoir city mayors office. There are 2,558 k-12 students that will be impacted if this grant application is awarded (including those in private school). The purpose of this grant application is to purchase additional video camera surveillance to integrate into the existing system along with electronic door access controls. The grant intends to accomplish the following goals: solicit bids for video camera equipment and electronic door access controls equipment. Select the most appropriate bid and purchase equipment and necessary software. Review current policy and procedures and implement changes if necessary for new equipment use. Train designated school personnel and school resource officers on the proper use of new equipment and software. Provide a uniform transition and integration of the new equipment in with existing equipment. Reduce vandalism acts by providing additional video camera surveillance. Increase school safety by providing additional security measures that create a safer and more positive space for students and school personnel to focus on education.