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 Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Program awarded $181,660 to the Wellton Police Department on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school security programs in Wellton, Arizona.

The funding supports officer training, installation of security technology including metal detectors, and emergency notification systems to improve security at schools and on school grounds within the Town of Wellton's jurisdiction. The three-year award runs through September 30, 2028. Work is performed in Wellton, AZ 85356.

The School Violence Prevention Program provides funding to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies for evidence-based school safety programs covering coordination with local law enforcement, officer training to prevent student violence, placement of physical security measures such as metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other measures the COPS Office Director determines will significantly improve school security.

Funding under this award program will be used by the school jurisdiction to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security.