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 $218,512 to Presidio School on October 1, 2025 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071). Presidio School, a school district located in Tucson, Arizona, will implement evidence-based school safety programs and technology to improve security at schools and on school grounds. Specific deliverables include coordination with local law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency. The award period runs through September 30, 2028. Performance occurs in Tucson, Arizona. The School Violence Prevention Program funds states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies directly to enhance school security through evidence-based programs.

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