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 $154,313 Project Grant to the Curry County School District 2CJ in Port Orford, Oregon on October 1, 2024. The grant is part of the COPS Office's Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), which supports law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing community policing strategies. The funding will enable the school district to implement evidence-based programs and technologies to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for students. The grant will support the district's efforts to enhance safety on school grounds through comprehensive training, technology acquisition, and organizational development initiatives focused on community policing and trust-building 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.