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 $375,050 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Coronado Unified School District (CUSD) in San Diego, California. The funding will be used by CUSD to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students, including the military-connected student population which comprises 41% of the district's 3,101 students. Key focus areas for the grant include enhancing physical security, implementing mental health crisis intervention training, and acquiring virtual reality simulation technologies to advance officer de-escalation and crisis response capabilities. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to 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.