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 Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office awarded $500,000 to the West Covina Unified School District through the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program to implement school safety programs and technology under the School Violence Prevention Program. The three-year project grant running from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 will fund evidence-based programs and partnerships between the school district and local law enforcement to improve security and promote a positive learning environment through community policing strategies. Specifically, the funding will support collaborative problem solving, organizational transformation, and data-driven responses to address immediate public safety issues as outlined in the program.

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.