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 North Ridgeville City School District was awarded a $259,386 Community Oriented Policing Services School Violence Prevention Program grant by the Department of Justice to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment. Under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), the district will implement evidence-based programs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funding will support school safety programs and technology to enhance security at schools and on school grounds in North Ridgeville, Ohio. The COPS Office grant will aid the district's efforts to develop collaborative partnerships and apply problem-solving techniques in line with the community policing strategies emphasized by the award program.

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.