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 Community Oriented Policing Program (Department of Justice) awarded $147,178 to Ajo Unified School District 15 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety measures and improve security at schools and school grounds in Ajo, Arizona.

The award funds school security improvements including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers in preventing student violence, deployment of metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology to expedite law enforcement response during emergencies. The district may also pursue other security measures approved by the COPS Office Director.

Performance runs through September 30, 2028. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, and participate in COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews. Extensions beyond the three-year base period are available on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months with director approval.

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