From minor hazards that could injure someone to life-threatening emergencies, schools face a myriad of dangers; ensuring the safety of students, teachers, and staff members is the highest priority. While upgrading outdated security infrastructure to more advanced technology may seem costly, a convenient initiative from the U.S. government can help offset the costs and enable districts to address threats proactively.
What is the SVPP Grant?
The School Violence Prevention Program provides funding for technology that allows expedited communication with first responders during an emergency. Awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), up to $73 million in federal funding is available with a maximum share of $500,000 per recipient spread across 36 months. Eligible applicants include public school districts, school boards, and law enforcement agencies.
In other words, this grant empowers schools to purchase state-of-the-art security technology that can ensure a higher standard of safety for both students and faculty. Schools may apply via a two-step process with applications to Grants.gov due Tuesday, Aug. 4, and applications to JustGrants by Tuesday, Aug. 11.
Cutting Edge Risk Mitigation
Schools require the very best technology that empowers officials to stop threats before they can occur. That’s where IntelliSee comes in. Available from SEICO, IntelliSee offers AI-powered monitoring to detect threats as early as possible. Integrating with existing security infrastructure, schools are not required to purchase new cameras or hardware to use this intuitive platform.
Running on artificial intelligence originally developed for the U.S. Department of Defense, IntelliSee spots everything from minor hazards like wet floors and leaks to more serious threats like drawn weapons and active shooters, medical emergencies and falls, trespassers, unauthorized vehicles after hours, unusual crowds and suspicious gatherings, and environmental hazards. Once a potential threat is detected, IntelliSee notifies you, your team, and support systems so you can respond appropriately. IntelliSee empowers them to prevent incidents before they can even occur, while traditional security systems only allow users to spot threats after the fact.
Upgrade your school’s security and keep your students and faculty safe. Apply for the SVPP grant today at Grants.gov by Tuesday, Aug. 4, and JustGrants by Tuesday, Aug. 11. Learn more about the IntelliSee AI Risk Mitigation Platform and contact us for a comprehensive quote.
