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 Clarke County School District was awarded a $500,000 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. Funded under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), this three-year award will support evidence-based programs and school safety technologies through September 2025 to improve security and foster a positive learning environment for students in Grove Hill, Alabama. The COPS Office grant program aims to advance public safety through community policing strategies developed in partnership with law enforcement agencies. This award will allow the Clarke County School District to engage the problem-solving process and address immediate conditions contributing to issues like crime and disorder within the school community.

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.