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 Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 was awarded a $398,114 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. Funded under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), the award will support school safety programs and technology improvements through October 2025. The COPS Office grant program aims to enhance public safety through community policing strategies and collaborative problem-solving between law enforcement and served communities. For this award, the Collinsville school district will use the funding to implement evidence-based programs and improve school security, with the goal of promoting a positive learning environment for all students in Collinsville, Illinois.

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.