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 Community Oriented Policing Program (COPS Office) within the Department of Justice awarded $494,968 to Haaku Community Academy on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security improvements at schools and on school grounds in Acoma Pueblo, New Mexico.

Haaku Community Academy, a tribally owned educational institution located in Acoma Pueblo, will use the funding to improve school security through activities including coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in student violence prevention, placement of security equipment such as metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security measures determined by the COPS Office Director to provide significant security improvements. The award runs through September 30, 2028, with a three-year period of performance. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports, quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, and a final closeout report, and is subject to COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews.

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