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 Huntingdon Special School District was awarded a $453,490 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant funding, which was awarded on October 1, 2024, will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs to improve security at schools and on school grounds, as well as promote a positive learning environment for all students. The COPS Office's School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant supports law enforcement agencies and school districts in developing and implementing community policing strategies to enhance public safety, with a focus on areas such as mental health crisis intervention, officer training, and organizational transformation to prioritize community engagement.

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.