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 Wray School District Rd-2 was awarded a $147,211 project grant from the Department of Justice Offices Boards and Divisions Community Oriented Policing Program to implement the School Violence Prevention Program. The grant will support evidence-based programs through September 30, 2025 to improve school security and foster a positive learning environment for students in Wray, Colorado.

The School Violence Prevention Program grant funding will allow the school district to engage in problem-solving strategies and develop community partnerships consistent with the goals of the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). Specifically, the district will analyze school safety issues and collaborate with students, parents, law enforcement and other stakeholders to design and evaluate responses that create a safer school environment for the community.

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.