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 Alpine Union School District was awarded a $500,000 Project Grant on October 1, 2024 by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The purpose of this grant is to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs and technology. The funding will be used by the school district to implement initiatives that enhance school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The COPS Office program supports law enforcement agencies and their community partners in developing and implementing community policing strategies, with a focus on improving public safety through collaborative partnerships, officer training, and organizational transformation.

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.