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 $493,504 federal Project Grant award from 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) will be used by the Ector County Independent School District (ECISD) in Odessa, Texas to improve school security and promote a positive learning environment. The funding will support the implementation of evidence-based programs to enhance school safety, such as technology acquisitions and organizational development initiatives focused on community engagement and trust-building between law enforcement and the school community. This grant 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.