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 $281,216 Project Grant to Strother Public Schools under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The purpose of this grant is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. Funding will be used by the Strother School District to implement initiatives that enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. This federal grant award supports the COPS Office's mission of advancing public safety through the implementation of community policing strategies that build collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

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.