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 Wilson County Schools were awarded a $411,261 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 through September 30, 2025 to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Wilson, North Carolina. Funding will support evidence-based programs and services to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for students through collaborative community partnerships and problem-solving approaches in line with the goals of the COPS Office grant program.

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.