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 $295,257 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to Unified School District No 401 in Chase, Kansas. The funding will be used to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment for students. The grant aims to enhance public safety through collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and the community, improve officer crisis response capabilities, and support organizational transformation strategies that prioritize community engagement and trust-building. This aligns with the COPS Office's mission to assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies in advancing public safety through community policing strategies.

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.