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 $435,915 to Stanfield Elementary School District 24 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security at schools and on school grounds in Stanfield, Arizona.

The award funds security improvements including coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification of local law enforcement, and other security measures as determined by the COPS Office Director. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports, quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, and a final closeout report, and must cooperate with COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and enhanced office-based reviews to confirm compliance with nonsupplanting and programmatic and financial requirements of the award.

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