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 Buffalo Independent School District was awarded a $374,775 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) 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. Key focus areas of the grant include mental health crisis intervention, virtual reality training technologies, officer wellness programs, and organizational strategies to strengthen community engagement and trust-building between law enforcement and the school 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.