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 $265,203 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Madison School District in Adrian, Michigan. The purpose of this grant is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. The funding will be used by the school district to implement initiatives that enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. This grant award is part of the COPS Office's efforts to support law enforcement agencies and their community partners in developing and implementing community policing strategies to improve public safety.

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.