Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Wellton Police Department received a $181,660 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This three-year award supports the implementation of evidence-based school security programs designed to enhance safety at schools and on school grounds within the Town of Wellton, Arizona jurisdiction.

The funding will be utilized to deliver comprehensive school security improvements, including officer training on violence prevention, installation of security technology such as metal detectors and emergency notification systems, and coordination with local law enforcement to address student safety concerns. These products and services align with the SVPP's authorized activities to strengthen school safety through strategic security enhancements and violence prevention measures. The award requires the Wellton Police Department to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to ensure compliance and document progress toward achieving the approved school safety objectives.