ABC 57ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. -- St. Joseph County legislators announced several local schools have received over $876,000 for safety upgrades through the state's Secured School Safety Grant Program supported by area lawmakers. State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) said the funds awarded can be used for a wide range of safety needs like support for resource officers, equipment and technology, active event warning systems, threat assessments, and student-parent support service programs. The following schools received funding: