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 $453,819 Project Grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) on October 1, 2024, will be used by the Clarenceville School District in Livonia, Michigan to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment. The funding from the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.710) will be used to enhance school safety through the acquisition of security technology and the implementation of comprehensive training and organizational development initiatives focused on community policing strategies. Key areas of support include mental health crisis intervention, virtual reality training for officers, and programs to build trust between law enforcement and the community.

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.