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 Project Grant award of $161,600 was provided by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The purpose of the award is to improve security at Sequoyah Public School in Claremore, Oklahoma and promote a positive learning environment through the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology. The funding will enable the school to enhance overall school security and develop collaborative partnerships to address the immediate conditions contributing to public safety issues. As a non-profit educational institution focused on serving Native American students, Sequoyah Public School has a history of receiving federal grants to support specialized academic programs, cultural instruction, and student services.

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.