Singing River Electric NHN Community Grant provides tactical gear and equipment for George County School District Police Department

George County School District resource officers have needed gear and equipment after receiving a $2,500 Singing River Electric Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grant.

Funds from the grant purchased laptop computers, reflective vests, handcuffs, firearm holsters, and other items for the three newly hired district resource officers. The school district serves more than 4,100 students at eight schools and has a goal of providing quality education in a safe and secure atmosphere.

“We are grateful for the Singing River Electric grant program. It’s allowed us to provide our officers the tools needed to protect not only our students and staff but also our community,” said Caleb Davis, Chief of the George County School District Police Department.

For more information on Singing River Electric’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Community Grant program, visit www.singingriver.com and select the “My Community” tab. The next application deadline is January 13, 2023.

Singing River Electric is a community-focused electric cooperative created to efficiently deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy to more than 78,300 meters powering local homes, businesses, farms, and schools. Singing River Electric is led by and belongs to the communities we serve. We invest in the community through grants, river cleanups, scholarships, economic development, a youth leadership program and more. Visit our website at singingriver.com, or join our conversations on Facebook/Instagram (SingingRiverElectric) and Twitter (SRECooperative).

George County School District resource officers (l-r) Monica Hennis, Adam Reus, Lott Husband, and Caleb Davis show the tactical gear and equipment purchased with Singing River Electric NHN Community Grant funds.