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 Breckenridge Police Department will receive $200,125 under a three-year Project Grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will support the implementation of evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment at schools in Breckenridge Hills, Missouri from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Specifically, the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant funds will be used to enhance security at schools and on school grounds through school safety programs and technology.

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.