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 federal Project Grant award of $308,309 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) will be used by the Neshoba County School District in Philadelphia, Mississippi to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for students. The funding will support the school district's efforts to enhance security and safety at schools and on school grounds through the acquisition of safety-related technology and the implementation of evidence-based programs. This grant aligns with the COPS Office's mission to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in enhancing their effectiveness and building the capacity to advance public safety through the implementation of community policing strategies.

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.