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 McCracken County Board of Education was awarded a $200,160 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). Funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs and technology from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. The COPS Office grant will allow the school jurisdiction to implement school safety programs and collaborative problem solving techniques with community partners to proactively address public safety issues and promote 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.