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 Union County School District was awarded a $495,753 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 period runs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program, which aims to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment through evidence-based programs. Specifically, the district will implement school safety programs and technologies to enhance security at schools and on school grounds in New Albany, Mississippi. The Community Policing Services Office seeks to advance public safety through community policing strategies that involve collaborative problem-solving between law enforcement and communities.

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.