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 U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $218,288 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Independent School District of Emmett #221 (Gem County) in Emmett, Idaho. The funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students, as part of the COPS Office's School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). The grant award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027 and is intended to help the school district enhance security and safety on school grounds through comprehensive training, technology acquisition, and organizational development initiatives focused on community policing strategies.

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.