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 Nogales Unified School District was awarded a $186,616 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 improvements to enhance security at schools and on school grounds in Nogales, Arizona through September 2025. As part of its community policing strategy, the COPS Office provides funding to support organizational transformation and partnerships between law enforcement and community members to collaboratively address public safety issues through problem-solving techniques. This award will assist the Nogales Unified School District in implementing evidence-based programs and security measures to promote a positive learning environment for all students.

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.