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 Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program awarded a $142,612 Project Grant to the Bloomingdale Board of Education under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant funding will support the Bloomingdale Board of Education's implementation of evidence-based programs and technologies to improve security at Walter T. Bergen Middle School and promote a positive learning environment for students. Specifically, the Board will use the three-year award ending September 2025 to advance community policing strategies and problem solving techniques in partnership with the community to address 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.