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 McAllen Independent School District was awarded a $295,555 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 McAllen, Texas. Specifically, the district will implement evidence-based programs to enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for students using the funding. The Community Policing Services Office aims to help law enforcement agencies build community trust and collaboratively address public safety issues through community partnerships and problem solving approaches. This award supports those goals in the education context.

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.