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 Greenbrier County Board of Education was awarded a $364,500 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Justice's COPS Office Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The purpose of this grant is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based safety programs and technology. Specifically, the funding will be used by the school jurisdiction to implement programs that enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. This grant award, which was made on October 1, 2024, supports the COPS Office's mission of assisting state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in advancing 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.