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 Reynolds School District was awarded a $173,700 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 to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Greenville, Pennsylvania from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Specifically, the district will implement evidence-based programs using problem-solving techniques to proactively address public safety issues at schools and promote a positive learning environment for all students. This is in line with the COPS Office's mission to enhance public safety through community policing strategies developed in partnership with law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.

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.