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 Diamond Lake School District #76 will receive $365,250 under a three-year Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. Funded from Fiscal Year 2023 to 2025 under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), the District will use the award to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment through evidence-based programs. As the COPS Office aims to advance public safety through community policing partnerships and problem solving, this award will support the District's efforts to engage students, educators, law enforcement, and community stakeholders in collaborative initiatives to address safety concerns.

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.