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 Rantoul City School District 137 was awarded a $304,905 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant period runs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funding will support evidence-based programs and technologies to improve security and foster a positive learning environment at Rantoul schools.

The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program aims to enhance safety at K-12 schools through community policing strategies. Grantees implement problem-solving tactics and partnerships with students, parents, law enforcement and social services to proactively address conditions contributing to crime, disorder and safety concerns. This award will allow Rantoul schools to deploy such collaborative and data-driven approaches to violence prevention over the three-year period.

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.