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 Ayer-Shirley Regional School District was awarded a $215,871 Project Grant 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 funding will be used to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for students. The grant aims to enhance public safety by developing collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the school community, improving officer de-escalation and crisis response capabilities, and implementing innovative approaches to school violence prevention. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.

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.