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 $416,889 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) grant to the Central Arizona Valley Institute of Technology (CAVIT). The funding will be used to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The SVPP grant program supports law enforcement agencies in developing and implementing community policing strategies through comprehensive training, technology acquisition, and organizational development initiatives focused on enhancing public safety. As a public school district, CAVIT will leverage the SVPP grant to deliver specialized programs and utilize technology solutions to advance school safety and build collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the 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.