Spring 2019–2020 School Resource Officer School Security Officer Incentive Grant Program

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) is offering a new cycle of state grants through the School Resource Officer Grants Program and Fund to establish new School Resource Officer (SRO) positions in local law enforcement agencies and School Security Officer (SSO) positions in local school divisions to continue SRO or SSO positions currently funded by DCJS. A primary goal of this grant program is to establish, enhance, and continue the partnerships between local law enforcement agencies and school divisions. The application deadline is April 26, 2019, with a 12-month grant period of July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.