The purpose of the cops office school violence prevention program (svpp) is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through school safety programs and technology

The Caesar Rodney School District was awarded a $433,492 project grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program. The grant was awarded under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) on October 1, 2021 for a three year period concluding September 30, 2024.

The funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs and technology. Specifically, the School District will implement school safety programs and technologies to enhance security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The programs aim to address immediate issues that can lead to public safety problems under the community policing framework of the federal grant program.

Funding under this award will be used by the school jurisdiction to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students.