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 Metropolitan School District of Decatur Township was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant under the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs and acquire security technology to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for students. The funding aims to support the school jurisdiction's efforts to enhance safety and security through the development and deployment of community policing strategies, with a focus on areas such as mental health crisis intervention, virtual reality training, officer wellness programs, and collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the community.

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.