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 City of Etowah School District in Etowah, Tennessee will receive $218,909 under a three-year project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. The funding will support the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), which aims to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment through evidence-based programs. Specifically, the Etowah City School district will implement strategies to enhance security at schools and on school grounds using school safety programs and technology. The award is provided under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), which supports community policing strategies through organizational transformation, problem solving, and community partnerships between law enforcement and the public.

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.