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 Middletown Township Board of Education received a $491,353 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant will fund the implementation of evidence-based programs through September 2025 to improve security at Middletown Township schools and promote a positive learning environment. Specifically, the funding will support school safety programs and technology to enhance security. The Community Policing Services Office aims to assist law enforcement through community policing strategies including collaborative problem solving between police and community members.

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.