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 Elm Creek School District 9 was awarded a $101,058 project grant from the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant will fund school safety programs and technology from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025.

Specifically, the funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program to improve security at Elm Creek schools through evidence-based programs and partnerships with local law enforcement. The program aims to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for students, in keeping with the grant program's focus on collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and communities.

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.