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 Lauderdale County School District was awarded $498,744 under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program by the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office to implement school safety programs and technology under the School Violence Prevention Program. Specifically, the funding will be used by Northeast Lauderdale High School to improve security and promote a positive learning environment through evidence-based programs as administered by the school district between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2025. The COPS Office aims to enhance public safety through community policing strategies and partnerships between law enforcement and served communities.

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.