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 Lincoln County School District was awarded a $274,065 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will fund evidence-based programs through September 2025 to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment in Lincoln County, Georgia.

As part of the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program, funding will support collaborative problem solving and organizational changes between law enforcement and community partners to address public safety issues. Specifically, the School Violence Prevention Program aims to develop school-community partnerships and apply problem-oriented policing strategies to prevent violence and promote safety.

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.