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 federal Project Grant award of $329,839 was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The purpose of this award is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through the implementation of evidence-based programs that promote a positive learning environment for all students. The awardee, E Town Independent Schools, will use the funding to enhance school safety and security initiatives within the Elizabethtown, KY school district. This multi-year award, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, aligns with the COPS Office's mission to support law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing 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.