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 Littleton Elementary School District in Avondale, Arizona received a $137,700 project grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The grant will fund school safety programs and technology from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025 to improve security at Littleton Junior High School. The COPS Office grant program aims to enhance public safety through community policing strategies and partnerships between law enforcement and local communities. This particular award will allow the school district to implement evidence-based programs and practices to promote a positive learning environment and address security 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.