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 Office of Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Casa Blanca Community School, Inc. $280,150 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based programs and technology.

Casa Blanca Community School, Inc., a tribally owned non-profit educational organization located in Bapchule, Arizona, will implement measures including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, installation of metal detectors and other physical deterrents, and acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology. The award runs through September 30, 2028, with the possibility of extension up to an additional 12 months. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and must participate in 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.