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 Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office awarded the Caldwell Exempted Village School District a $157,201 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant will fund school safety programs and technology to improve security at schools and on school grounds from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Specifically, the School Violence Prevention Program funding will support the implementation of evidence-based programs and partnerships with law enforcement to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for students in Caldwell, Ohio. The Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program aims to help law enforcement agencies build community trust and collaboratively address public safety issues through community policing strategies.

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.