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 a $225,000 Project Grant to Maysville R-1 School under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant will fund the implementation of evidence-based programs through September 2025 to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment at Maysville Junior-Senior High School in Maysville, Missouri. Specifically, the funding will support school safety programs and technology to enhance security at the school and on school grounds, in line with the program's goal of assisting law enforcement agencies in building community policing capacity to advance public safety.

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.