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

This $203,150 Project Grant, awarded on October 1, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), will enable Pace Preparatory Academy, a non-profit alternative high school in Prescott Valley, Arizona, to implement school safety initiatives. Key activities include hiring a School Resource Officer, providing training on emergency planning, cyberbullying, and substance addiction, and acquiring technology to enhance school security. The grant aims to improve security at the school and on school grounds, promote a positive learning environment, and build collaborative partnerships between the school and the local community.

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.