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 Terrebonne Parish Sheriff's Office was awarded a $100,317 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 will fund school safety programs and technology improvements at schools in Houma, Louisiana from October 2022 through September 2025. As part of the School Violence Prevention Program, the Sheriff's Office will implement evidence-based programs and practices to enhance security and promote a positive learning environment for students through collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and school communities. The Community Policing Grants program aims to advance public safety through community policing strategies that engage law enforcement and communities in problem-solving.

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.