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SUMMARY:June 29\, 2026 – COPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) & COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:From the desk of Patricia Greer\, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center \nThe COPS department has released webinar dates below. You can scroll down and sign up using the link in the COPS email. \nFY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar \nTUESDAY\, JUNE 30\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nFY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nTUESDAY\, JULY 7\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPatricia Greer\, Ed.D.\nResource Center Director\nKentucky Center for School Safety \n\nFY26 COPS Office Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) Webinars\nThe Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) invites potential applicants to join our upcoming webinars to learn more about FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). Each session will cover program requirements\, eligibility\, helpful tips\, and the application process\, and gives potential applicants an opportunity to ask questions before submitting. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance. Reviewing the documentation in advance will answer most questions\, enabling applicants to familiarize themselves with the program requirements. \nLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) & Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 25\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwa\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/pass\n\nCOPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) & COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nMONDAY\, JUNE 29\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/ahtf\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/camp\n\nFY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar \n\nTUESDAY\, JUNE 30\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/svpp\n\nFY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\n\nTUESDAY\, JULY 7\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/chp\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COPS OFFICE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:\nCOPS.USDOJ.GOV/GRANTS\n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/june-29-2026-cops-anti-heroin-task-force-ahtf-cops-anti-methamphetamine-program-camp-notice-of-funding-opportunity-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T140000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260624T194307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T194330Z
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SUMMARY:June 30\, 2026 – FY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:From the desk of Patricia Greer\, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center \nThe COPS department has released webinar dates below. You can scroll down and sign up using the link in the COPS email. \nFY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar \nTUESDAY\, JUNE 30\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nFY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nTUESDAY\, JULY 7\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPatricia Greer\, Ed.D.\nResource Center Director\nKentucky Center for School Safety \n\nFY26 COPS Office Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) Webinars\nThe Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) invites potential applicants to join our upcoming webinars to learn more about FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). Each session will cover program requirements\, eligibility\, helpful tips\, and the application process\, and gives potential applicants an opportunity to ask questions before submitting. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance. Reviewing the documentation in advance will answer most questions\, enabling applicants to familiarize themselves with the program requirements. \nLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) & Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 25\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwa\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/pass\n\nCOPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) & COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nMONDAY\, JUNE 29\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/ahtf\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/camp\n\nFY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar \nTUESDAY\, JUNE 30\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/svpp\n\nFY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nTUESDAY\, JULY 7\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/chp\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COPS OFFICE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:\nCOPS.USDOJ.GOV/GRANTS\n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/june-30-2026-fy26-school-violence-prevention-program-svpp-notice-of-funding-opportunity-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T140000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260624T194435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T194435Z
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SUMMARY:July 7\, 2026 – FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar
DESCRIPTION:From the desk of Patricia Greer\, Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety Resource Center \nThe COPS department has released webinar dates below. You can scroll down and sign up using the link in the COPS email. \nFY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar \nTUESDAY\, JUNE 30\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nFY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nTUESDAY\, JULY 7\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPatricia Greer\, Ed.D.\nResource Center Director\nKentucky Center for School Safety \n\nFY26 COPS Office Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) Webinars\nThe Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) invites potential applicants to join our upcoming webinars to learn more about FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO). Each session will cover program requirements\, eligibility\, helpful tips\, and the application process\, and gives potential applicants an opportunity to ask questions before submitting. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance. Reviewing the documentation in advance will answer most questions\, enabling applicants to familiarize themselves with the program requirements. \nLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) & Preparing for Active Shooter Situations (PASS) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nTHURSDAY\, JUNE 25\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/lemhwa\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/pass\n\nCOPS Anti-Heroin Task Force (AHTF) & COPS Anti-Methamphetamine Program (CAMP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\nMONDAY\, JUNE 29\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/ahtf\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/camp\n\nFY26 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar \n\nTUESDAY\, JUNE 30\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/svpp\n\nFY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Webinar\n\nTUESDAY\, JULY 7\, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET\nPlease click here to register for the webinar. \nReview the program NOFO and related supporting documents in advance of the webinar: \n\nhttps://cops.usdoj.gov/chp\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COPS OFFICE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES:\nCOPS.USDOJ.GOV/GRANTS\n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-7-2026-fy26-cops-hiring-program-chp-notice-of-funding-opportunity-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260622T165020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T165052Z
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SUMMARY:July 20-24\, 2026 – National School Safety Conference & Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd Annual National School Safety Conference will be held on July 20 – 24\, 2026 at the Omni ChampionsGate Resort in Orlando\, Florida. \nSchool Safety Advocacy Council \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-20-24-2026-2026-national-school-safety-conference-exposition/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T110000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260710T145947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T150652Z
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SUMMARY:July 20\, 2027 – KCSS training for new SSCs July 20 and July 27
DESCRIPTION:From the desk of Jon Akers\, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety \nKCSS will be conducting NEW SSC training on two dates: July 20thor July 27th.  These will be the same sessions.  We wanted to offer two sessions to accommodate hiring schedules. \nBelow are links for your new SSC to register regarding dates and times for this training: \nTIMES: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. EASTERN TIME\nNew SSC Training 7/20/2026\nNew SSC Training 7/27/2026 \nAs well get closer to July 20th\, I’ll be sending out a reminder email for this training and any appropriate documents that augment our training. \nOne side note: if your current SSC wants to join in on these sessions\, they are certainly welcome. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Dan Orman\, KCSS Training Coordinator at dan.ormam@ksba.org or call (502) 424-8652. \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-20-2027-kcss-training-for-new-sscs-july-20-and-july-27/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T110000
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SUMMARY:July 20\, 2027 – KSCA FREE PD/EILA Effective De-Escalation Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Amy Riley\, KY School Counselor Association via KYSAFE ListServ \n\nTurning Down the Heat- Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Staff \n\nStudent behaviors can sometimes escalate quickly\, leaving school counselors\, teachers and administrators feeling powerless in a room full of students. \nTurning Down the Heat- Effective De-Escalation Strategies for School Staff explores responses to escalated student behavior\, including common mistakes adults make and more effective approaches to de-escalation through a trauma informed lens. \nParticipants will leave with practical\, ready-to-use strategies and will engage in real-life role-play scenarios from the presenter’s true experiences to explore and practice effective de-escalation techniques in a supportive setting. \nRegistration Link HERE \nMonday July\, 20th at 10:00 AM.  ZOOM link sent after registration. \nPresented by Amy Riley\, ASCA U Trauma & Crisis Specialist\, National Level Presenter on Trauma Informed Practices and KY School Counselor in Anderson County. \nThe cost of this one hour PD/EILA training is FREE for members and $35 for non-members. \nA one year membership to KSCA only costs $40 and you can enjoy free PD all year!  \nNot a school counselor? Join for only $25 as an affiliate! \nVisit website to join:  http://www.kyschoolcounselor.org \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-20-2027-ksca-free-pd-eila-effective-de-escalation-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260617T203853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T203853Z
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SUMMARY:July 23\, 2026 – COPS Hiring Program (CHP) GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:NOW OPEN:\nThe FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) funding opportunity\nwill close on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\, at 4:59 PM ET.* \n*IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process\, each with its own deadline. \nSTEP 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov.\nGRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY\, JULY 23\, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). \nSTEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants.\nJUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY\, JULY 29\, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-23-2026-cops-hiring-program-chp-grants-gov-application-deadline/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260723T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260723T160000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260629T185635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260629T185635Z
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SUMMARY:July 23\, 2026 – School Safety Event: Preventing Online Child Exploitation
DESCRIPTION:Shared by Christina Weeter\, KDE via KYSAFE ListServ \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. \n\nFrom The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse \nThe threat of online child exploitation is pervasive and growing\, especially as digital technologies advance and students spend increased time online at home and at school. It is critically important that schools are properly accounting for and addressing this threat as part of their school safety programs. \nAhead of the next school year\, please join the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse on Thursday\, July 23 for a virtual training on preventing and responding to online child exploitation in K-12 communities. This session will feature a panel discussion with experts from the U.S. Department of Justice and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children\, who will share valuable tools and resources to combat online child exploitation and educate teachers\, students\, and families. \nParticipants will gain insights into the current landscape of online threats\, how to identify risk factors and warning signs of exploitation\, and strategies to educate and empower students to make safe online choices. The discussion will also include information on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on online child exploitation. \nEvent Details \n\nWhen: July 23\, 2026\, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT\nWhere: Microsoft Teams Live (access link to be provided to registrants one day in advance of the event)\nRegistration: K12DigitalThreats.eventbrite.com\n\nREGISTER HERE \nThe subject matter covered during this event will be particularly relevant to school and district administrators\, teachers\, parents and caregivers\, school resource officers and law enforcement\, school-based mental health professionals\, and other members of the school safety community. If you have any questions\, please contact the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse at SchoolSafety@cisa.dhs.gov. \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-23-2026-school-safety-event-preventing-online-child-exploitation/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260727T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260710T150120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T150615Z
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SUMMARY:July 27\, 2027 – KCSS training for new SSCs July 20 and July 27
DESCRIPTION:From the desk of Jon Akers\, Executive Director of Kentucky Center for School Safety \nKCSS will be conducting NEW SSC training on two dates: July 20thor July 27th.  These will be the same sessions.  We wanted to offer two sessions to accommodate hiring schedules. \nBelow are links for your new SSC to register regarding dates and times for this training: \nTIMES: 9 a.m.-11 a.m. EASTERN TIME\nNew SSC Training 7/20/2026\nNew SSC Training 7/27/2026 \nAs well get closer to July 20th\, I’ll be sending out a reminder email for this training and any appropriate documents that augment our training. \nOne side note: if your current SSC wants to join in on these sessions\, they are certainly welcome. \nIf you have any questions or concerns\, please contact Dan Orman\, KCSS Training Coordinator at dan.ormam@ksba.org or call (502) 424-8652. \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-27-2027-kcss-training-for-new-sscs-july-20-and-july-27/
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260809T011448
CREATED:20260617T203850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T203850Z
UID:22045-1785312000-1785344400@kycss.org
SUMMARY:July 29\, 2026 – COPS Hiring Program (CHP) JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
DESCRIPTION:NOW OPEN:\nThe FY26 COPS Hiring Program (CHP) funding opportunity\nwill close on Wednesday\, July 29\, 2026\, at 4:59 PM ET.* \n*IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process\, each with its own deadline. \nSTEP 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov.\nGRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY\, JULY 23\, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). \nSTEP 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants.\nJUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY\, JULY 29\, 2026 (4:59 PM ET). \n 
URL:https://kycss.org/event/july-29-2026-cops-hiring-program-chp-justgrants-application-deadline/
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