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 Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Peoria Unified School District 11 five hundred thousand dollars on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based security programs and technology at schools in its jurisdiction. The award funds placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during emergencies; training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence; and coordination with local law enforcement. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028. Work is performed in Glendale, Arizona. Peoria Unified School District 11, a large public school district serving over 35,000 students, is registered with SAM.gov and regularly receives federal grant funding for educational and school safety initiatives. The assistance type is a project grant, awarded for a three-year term.

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