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 Mount Morris School District Office in Mount Morris, Michigan will receive $500,000 from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program to implement school safety programs and technology from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The purpose of this Project Grant award is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs that will enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for students, as outlined in the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program. Funding will support the grantee's efforts to partner with community members and organizations to develop collaborative solutions to security issues and increase trust in law enforcement through community policing strategies.

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.