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 Jefferson Schools received a $300,000 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. Funded under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), the award will support school safety programs and technology improvements at Jefferson Schools in Newport, Michigan from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The purpose of the School Violence Prevention Program grant is to enhance security at K-12 schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs that improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. Funding will allow Jefferson Schools to partner with local law enforcement and implement problem-solving strategies to address immediate public safety issues at K-12 schools in Newport.

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.