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 Susquenita School System was awarded a $132,038 project grant from the Department of Justice's 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 to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. As part of its community policing strategies, the COPS Office provides funding to support collaborative partnerships and use of problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety issues. This award will assist the Susquenita School System in implementing evidence-based programs to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for students through the end of the grant period.

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.