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 Oak Ridge School District was awarded a $373,217 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will fund evidence-based programs and school safety technologies from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025.

The School Violence Prevention Program aims to improve security at schools through collaborative problem solving and organizational strategies under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). Funding will support partnerships between law enforcement and the Oak Ridge community to address conditions contributing to issues like crime and disorder near schools. This includes aligning organizational structures, implementing community policing philosophies, and rigorously evaluating problem-solving responses. The programs and technologies funded seek to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for all students in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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.