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 Project Grant award of $169,928 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 program (CFDA 16.710) will be used by the Unified School District No. 263 in Mulvane, Kansas to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment. The funding will support the implementation of evidence-based programs and technology to enhance school safety. This award is part of the COPS Office's efforts to assist state and local law enforcement agencies in developing community policing strategies that build trust and address public safety issues. The grant 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.