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 Doniphan R1 School District was awarded a $499,994 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 from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Doniphan, Missouri. Specifically, the district will implement evidence-based programs to enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The Community Policing Services Office aims to assist law enforcement agencies in building public safety capacity through community policing strategies in partnership with the communities they serve.

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.