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 Rio Grande City Consolidated Independent School District was awarded a $259,848 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 will fund school safety programs and technology from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025 to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Rio Grande City, Texas. As outlined in the program description, funding will support the district's implementation of evidence-based programs and problem-solving strategies to develop community partnerships and organizational transformation aimed at proactively addressing public 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.