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 Central Comm 4 received a $294,782 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services 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, which aims to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs and technology. Specifically, Central Comm 4 will implement school safety programs and technologies to enhance security and promote a positive learning environment for all students in the Ashkum, Illinois area. The Community Oriented Policing Services Office seeks to advance public safety through community policing strategies and collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and communities.

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.