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 $352,962 Project Grant under the CFDA 16.710 Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program to Lincoln Charter School, Inc. in Denver, North Carolina. The funding, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will be used by the school jurisdiction to implement evidence-based programs aimed at improving school security and promoting a positive learning environment for all students. The grant supports the COPS Office's mission to enhance public safety through the development and implementation of community policing strategies, with a focus on initiatives such as mental health crisis intervention, virtual reality training technologies, officer wellness programs, and school safety enhancements.

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.