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) awarded a $336,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the International Academy of Flint (IAF), a U.S. local government entity and school district in Flint, Michigan. The funding will be used by IAF to implement evidence-based programs that improve school security and promote a positive learning environment, including developing multidisciplinary behavioral threat assessment teams, establishing student leadership councils, providing staff and parent training in areas like restorative practices and mental health, and expanding out-of-school time activities. The three-year grant project aims to enhance public safety, build community trust, and support comprehensive approaches to school violence prevention.

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.