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 North Judson-San Perre School Corp was awarded a $262,500 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will support evidence-based programs through September 2025 to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment at locations in North Judson, Indiana. Funding will be used for school safety programs and technologies aligned with the COPS Office mission of advancing public safety through community policing partnerships and problem solving. The School Violence Prevention Program aims to enhance security at K-12 schools through organizational and technical assistance that engages school personnel and students in collaborative responses to safety issues.

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.