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 $195,903 Project Grant was awarded by 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 grant funding will be used by the awardee, Fit Kids, Inc., a non-profit charter school district based in Scottsdale, Arizona, to implement evidence-based programs and technology aimed at improving school security and promoting a positive learning environment across its educational institutions. The COPS Office SVPP grant specifically supports the development and implementation of community policing strategies focused on enhancing public safety through collaborative partnerships, officer training, and organizational transformation initiatives. The award has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.

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.