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 County of Fayette, Tennessee, received a $499,979 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office to implement the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). The grant period runs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025.

Under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program, the funding will support evidence-based programs and school safety technologies to improve security and foster a positive learning environment across the county's schools. Key activities may include collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and education stakeholders, as well as strategic planning and personnel training to align organizational structures with community policing principles. The grant aims to proactively address public safety issues through data-driven responses and rigorous evaluation of outcomes.

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.