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 Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NWSSSEO) was awarded a $315,143 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant period runs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025.

The funding will support NWSSSEO's implementation of evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment at schools in Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Specifically, the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant funds will be used for school safety programs and technology that aim to enhance security at schools and on school grounds. The programs funded seek to develop partnerships between schools and local law enforcement to collaboratively address public safety issues, prevent crime, and build community trust through community policing strategies.

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.