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 Davis County Community School District received a $500,000 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. Funded under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), the award will support school safety programs and technology improvements through October 2025 to improve security and foster a positive learning environment. The COPS Office grant program aims to enhance public safety through community policing strategies developed in partnership with law enforcement and local communities. This award will allow the school jurisdiction to apply evidence-based practices to proactively address safety issues.

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.