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 Centennial School District 12 will receive $300,000 under a three-year Project Grant award from the Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Program. The grant funds will support the School Violence Prevention Program, with the goal of improving security at schools through evidence-based programs and technologies. Specifically, the district will implement collaborative partnerships and problem-solving techniques in line with the community policing strategies outlined in the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). By the award completion date of September 30, 2025, the district aims to enhance school safety, promote a positive learning environment, and build community trust through organizational transformation and response strategies addressing immediate public safety 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.