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 City of Elizabeth Board of Education in Elizabeth, New Jersey will receive $493,230 under a three-year Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office. The grant funds the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), which aims to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment through evidence-based programs.

Specifically, the Board of Education will implement collaborative community policing strategies and problem-solving techniques per the COPS Office's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). This includes developing partnerships between law enforcement and community stakeholders to identify and address safety issues at schools proactively. The grant period is from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025.

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.