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 Stockdale Independent School District was awarded a $240,091 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 district's implementation of evidence-based programs to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment for students. Specifically, the district will use the award to advance school safety through security enhancements and technology as well as the adoption of strategies that align with the community policing model of collaborative problem-solving between law enforcement and community partners. The project aligns with the goals of the COPS Office grant program to enhance public safety through community policing approaches.

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.