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 Union County School District of Union, South Carolina will use a $241,306 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement school safety programs and technology under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant period runs from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Funding will support evidence-based programs aimed at improving school security and fostering a positive learning environment for students. As part of its community policing efforts, the COPS Office provides funding to advance public safety through partnerships between law enforcement and local communities to address crime, disorder, and safety issues.

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.