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 Chickasha School District 1 in Chickasha, Oklahoma will receive $500,000 from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program to implement evidence-based programs and improve school security from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funding will support school safety programs and technology upgrades to promote a positive learning environment for students, as outlined in the program's focus on collaborative problem solving between law enforcement and communities. As the CFDA notes this grant program aims to enhance public safety through community policing strategies including organizational transformation, community partnerships, and problem-oriented policing approaches.

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.