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 Round Valley Unified School District was awarded a $496,295 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will support evidence-based programs and technologies through September 2025 to improve security and foster a positive learning environment at schools in Springerville, Arizona.

The COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program aims to enhance safety at K-12 schools through collaborative problem solving and organizational strategies in line with the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. Funding will allow the school jurisdiction to partner with law enforcement and stakeholders to address immediate public safety issues using an evidence-based approach.

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.