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 $337,500 Project Grant to the Bedford Area School District Education under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs that improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The grant supports the COPS Office's mission to enhance public safety through community policing strategies, including initiatives focused on school safety, mental health crisis intervention, and officer training and wellness. This federal grant award aims to strengthen the partnership between the Bedford Area School District and local law enforcement to address the immediate conditions that impact public safety in the school 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.