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 Pleasant Ridge Union School District was awarded a $375,000 project grant from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program. The three-year award running from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 will fund school safety programs and technology to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Grass Valley, California. Consistent with the program's focus on collaborative problem solving and community partnerships to address public safety, the district will implement evidence-based strategies to enhance school security and foster a positive learning environment for students.

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.