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 Yazoo County School District was awarded a $366,618 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 period runs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program to improve security at Yazoo City schools through evidence-based programs and technology. Specifically, the district will implement school safety programs and technologies to enhance security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The COPS Office grant program aims to advance public safety through community policing strategies developed through partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

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.