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 $375,000 Project Grant to the Hardy County Board of Education under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant will fund school safety programs and technology improvements at Moorefield High School in Moorefield, West Virginia from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.

As part of the Community Oriented Policing Services Office's mission to enhance public safety through community policing strategies, this grant will support the implementation of evidence-based programs and partnerships between law enforcement and the school to improve security and foster a positive learning environment for students.

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.