FY21 school violence prevention program (svpp)

The Millcreek Township School District was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The three-year award beginning October 1, 2021 will support the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) at Mcdowell Intermediate High School in Erie, PA. Through this funding, the school district will implement community policing strategies and collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and community members to develop solutions to public safety issues and build trust. Key activities will include organizing community meetings, conducting problem analysis, and evaluating responses to address immediate crime and disorder issues. The grant funds will aid the district's efforts to enhance school security and prevent violence through the COPS Office's approach of supporting organizational changes and proactive community engagement.