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 Fort Lee Board of Education was awarded a $500,000 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will support evidence-based programs and school safety technologies over three years from October 2022 to September 2025 to improve security and foster a positive learning environment at schools in Fort Lee, New Jersey. The Community Policing Services Program aims to enhance public safety through community policing strategies and collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and communities. This particular award aligns with those goals by providing funding for the recipient to partner with local law enforcement and develop solutions that address the underlying factors contributing to issues like crime and disorder near schools.

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.