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 purpose of this $485,043 federal Project Grant award from the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) is to improve security at schools and on school grounds for the Baboquivari Unified School District #40 in Sells, Arizona. The funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs that enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. This award aims to support the district's efforts to provide wraparound services and address socioeconomic challenges facing the predominantly indigenous student population through security infrastructure, emergency planning, and community-oriented policing strategies.

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.