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 U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services Office awarded $442,400 to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District through the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) for the period of September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025. The funding will support the School Violence Prevention Program, which aims to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs and technology to enhance school safety and foster a positive learning environment for students. As part of its community policing efforts, the COPS Office provides grants to law enforcement agencies and other public safety entities to advance public safety through collaborative problem solving and partnerships between law enforcement, other government agencies, and community stakeholders.

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.