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 Board of Education of the Township of Saddle Brook in the County of Bergen received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will be used to implement evidence-based programs that improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students within the Saddle Brook school district. The three-year grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The COPS Office's community policing initiatives focus on enhancing public safety through collaborative partnerships, improving officer training, and implementing innovative approaches to crime 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.