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 Polson School District 23 received a $495,133 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The purpose of this award is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. Funding will be used by the school district to implement initiatives that enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students, particularly the district's significant Native American student population. This award builds on the school district's track record of securing federal grants, including Indian Education Formula Grants and other programs that support comprehensive educational services in the region.

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.