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 Jasper School District 1 was awarded a $191,522 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 schools and on school grounds in Jasper, Arkansas. Specifically, the district will implement evidence-based programs using collaborative problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety issues and promote a positive learning environment for all students, consistent with the community policing strategies supported by this federal grant program.

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.