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 Bridgeport City School District was awarded a $375,000 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will fund evidence-based programs through September 2025 to improve security and promote a positive learning environment at Garfield Elementary School in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

As part of the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program, funding will support community policing strategies and collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and community partners to address public safety issues. Specifically, the school jurisdiction will develop partnerships and use problem-oriented policing approaches to enhance school security and create safer conditions for students.

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.