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 Assumption Parish School District was awarded a $468,750 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant will fund school safety programs and technology to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Assumption Parish, Louisiana through September 2025. As part of its community policing strategies, the COPS Office provides funding to support organizational transformation and collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and community partners. This award will allow the school district to implement evidence-based programs and partnerships to address immediate public safety issues through a positive learning environment.

Funding under this award program 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.