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 $375,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Lafayette County School District C-1 in Higginsville, Missouri. The grant funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs and acquire technology to improve security and promote a positive learning environment for all students across the district's schools. The goal of the grant is to enhance public safety through collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the school community, improve officer de-escalation and crisis response capabilities, and implement innovative approaches to school safety and 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.