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 Bunker Hill Community School District 8 was awarded a $188,192 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant will fund the implementation of evidence-based programs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment through school safety programs and technology. As the COPS Office aims to enhance public safety through community policing strategies developed in partnership with law enforcement and local communities, this award will support the Bunker Hill school jurisdiction in collaborative problem solving and organizational transformation to address safety issues.

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.