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 Oregon Community Unit School District 220 was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant from 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 grant funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs that improve school security and promote a positive learning environment. Key focus areas include hiring school resource officers, acquiring security technology, and providing mental health and crisis intervention services. The three-year grant project aims to enhance public safety through collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the school community, with the goal of improving officer de-escalation and crisis response capabilities and implementing innovative approaches to crime prevention.

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.