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 Palmyra-Macedon Central School District was awarded a $492,037 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.710) on October 1, 2024. The purpose of this grant is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through school safety programs and technology. The funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs to enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. This grant award is part of the COPS Office's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program, which supports law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing community policing strategies through comprehensive training, technology acquisition, and organizational development initiatives.

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.