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 Sheridan School District was awarded a $494,256 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant will fund school safety programs and technology from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 to improve security at Sheridan schools in Sheridan, Arkansas. Specifically, the School Violence Prevention Program funding will support the implementation of evidence-based programs and partnerships with local law enforcement to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for students. As part of its community policing model, the COPS Office aims to help educational agencies partner with police to identify and solve public safety issues through collaborative problem-solving strategies.

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.