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 Julesburg School District received a $219,101 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant period runs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs and technology. Specifically, the district will implement school safety programs and technologies to enhance security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The COPS Office grant program aims to assist law enforcement agencies in building community partnerships and utilizing problem-oriented policing strategies to address public safety issues through collaborative problem solving.

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.