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 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $103,521 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Littlefield School District #9 in Littlefield, Arizona. The grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students through the COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP). The funding will support the development and deployment of school safety initiatives and technology at the Beaver Dam School in the Littlefield community over a three-year performance period ending on September 30, 2027.

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.