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 $491,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Banner Elementary School District 31 in El Reno, Oklahoma. The funding will be used by the school district to implement evidence-based programs that improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for all students. The grant aims to enhance public safety through collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the community, improve officer de-escalation and crisis response capabilities, and support innovative approaches to crime prevention, including mental health crisis intervention, virtual reality training technologies, and officer wellness programs.

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.