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 Johnson County Schools in Paintsville, Kentucky will receive $375,000 through September 2025 under a Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. The grant funding will support the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), with the goal of improving school security and promoting a positive learning environment.

Specifically, the Johnson County Schools will implement evidence-based programs and utilize technology to enhance security at schools and on school grounds. This aligns with the objectives of the COPS Office Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program to develop collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and communities to address public safety issues through problem-solving techniques. The grant period extends from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025.

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.