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 Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded $143,187 to County of Chatham on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Savannah, Georgia through evidence-based school safety programs. The award funds implementation of coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements. County of Chatham will carry out the work at Savannah, GA 31401 through September 30, 2028. The program funds a three-year performance period; extensions beyond that duration may be considered on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months upon Director approval.

Funding under this award program will be used by the school jurisdiction to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security.