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 Scio School District was awarded a $500,000 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will support evidence-based programs and school safety technologies over three years from October 2022 to September 2025 to improve security and foster a positive learning environment.

As part of the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program, funding will allow the Scio School District to collaborate with community partners and law enforcement through problem-solving initiatives and organizational strategies that address the root causes of crime and disorder in and around the school environment.

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.