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 Marion Independent School District was awarded a $330,958 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant funding will be used to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment at Marion schools through October 2025. Specifically, the district will use the funding for school safety programs and technology upgrades in line with the grant program's goal of enhancing security at educational institutions and their grounds. As the sub-awardee, the Marion Independent School District is responsible for delivering the school security and violence prevention initiatives funded through this project award from the Department of Justice's COPS Office.

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.