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 Guadalupe Joint Union School District was awarded a $159,000 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 period runs from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program, which aims to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment through evidence-based programs and safety technologies. As outlined in the grant program's description, funding will likely be used for collaborative community partnerships, organizational strategies, and problem-solving processes to proactively address public safety issues within schools.

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.