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 Savanna School District $289,662 under the School Violence Prevention Program on October 1, 2025, to implement evidence-based school security programs in Anaheim, California.

The district will use funding for coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence against others and self, 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 covers a three-year period of performance through September 30, 2028. CFDA 16.071 funds security improvements at schools and on school grounds through programs tailored to individual school needs and developed in consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, teachers, principals, and school violence researchers. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, along with a final closeout report. The COPS Office conducts ongoing award monitoring through site visits, office-based reviews, and periodic surveys to ensure compliance with nonsupplanting requirements and programmatic and financial terms.

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