Virginia School Equipment Security Grants to benefit SWVA schools

The Virginia Department of Education announced Thursday that $12 million in School Security Equipment Grants will be awarded to 433 schools across the state, including 25 in Southwest Virginia. Southwest Virginia schools receiving various funds to purchase new security equipment include schools in Dickenson, Lee, Smyth, Washington, Wise counties and schools in Bristol, VA. The grants will purchase equipment including communication systems, access card ID systems, Cameras, Security vestibules and bus mounted cameras.