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PAOLI, PA — State Representative Melissa Shusterman has announced the allocation of $934,910 in grants to schools within the 157th Legislative District. The funding will support efforts to improve school security …
Local Schools Awarded $935K in Grants to Boost Safety and Security Read More
LANCASTER, PA — Firearm safety has taken center stage in Pennsylvania, as the Shapiro-Davis Administration continues its efforts to reduce gun-related injuries and fatalities by promoting safe storage practices. With over …
Can Safe Firearm Storage Save Lives? 3,500 Free Gun Locks Already Making a Difference in PA Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Safety and mental health are the bedrock of education, and ensuring these needs are met is no small task. Recognizing this, the Shapiro-Davis Administration has taken bold, decisive …
Securing Futures, Strengthening Minds: Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $275 Million in School Safety and Mental Health Read More
YARDLEY, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a decisive stand on school safety, setting an unprecedented example amid growing concerns over antisemitism and school violence. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency …
Protecting Our Kids: Pennsylvania Doubles Down on School Safety Amid Rising Antisemitism Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) is leading a seismic shift in public safety and justice under Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration. Over the past two years, …
Over $600 Million in Grants Fuel Safer, Stronger Pennsylvania Communities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A game-changing step in bolstering Pennsylvania law enforcement is underway as the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) recently announced the establishment of a new …
Elizabethtown College to Launch New Police Academy Amid Push to Strengthen Local Law Enforcement Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is funneling a staggering $40 million into initiatives designed to fortify victim services, bolster probation and parole programs, and encourage the creation of regional police departments. On …
Game-Changing $40M Boost Sparks Hope for Victims, Justice Reform, and Safer Communities in Pennsylvania Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania is taking a bold step forward in the fight against gun violence with a $4 million competitive grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. This funding, awarded …
$4 Million Federal Grant to Combat Gun Violence in Pennsylvania Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — Nearly $3.5 million in funding has been awarded to agencies across Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), according to an …
State Sen. Katie Muth Announces $3.5 Million in Funding for Justice and Victim Support Initiatives Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee recently approved the allocation of nearly $20 million in competitively awarded school safety grants. These …
Game-Changer for School Safety! PA Unveils $20M Plan to Protect Students and Address Mental Health Read More