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 $498,923 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grant (CFDA 16.710) to the Hayti School District R-2 in Hayti, Missouri. The purpose of this Project Grant is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. The funding will be used by the school district to implement initiatives that enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The award has a project period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. In addition to this COPS Office grant, the Hayti School District R-2 has also received other federal grants, including a $797,331 Distance Learning Grant from the USDA Rural Utilities Service and numerous sub-awards from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to support various educational programs and initiatives.

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.