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 Humboldt Board of Education was awarded a $498,794 Community Oriented Policing Services grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant period runs from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.

Under this Project Grant award, the Humboldt Board of Education will use the funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. This includes implementing collaborative partnerships and problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety issues and promote a positive learning environment for all students in Humboldt, Tennessee. The programs aim to enhance school security and student well-being, consistent with the goals of the Department of Justice's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710).

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.