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 Naco School District 23 was awarded a $170,270 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The grant will fund school safety programs and technology to improve security at schools and on school grounds from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025. Specifically, the district will implement evidence-based programs to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for students using the grant funding. The COPS Office aims to help law enforcement agencies advance public safety through community policing strategies developed in partnership with the communities they serve.

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.