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

This $375,000 Project Grant was awarded on October 1, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will be used by the Twiggs County Board of Education, a local government school district in Jeffersonville, Georgia, to implement evidence-based programs that improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The grant aims to enhance public safety through collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the community, improve officer de-escalation and crisis response capabilities, and implement innovative approaches to crime prevention. Key focus areas include mental health crisis intervention, virtual reality training technologies, officer wellness programs, and school safety enhancements.

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.