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 Delta C-7 School District $499,712 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based safety programs. The award funds activities including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of physical security measures such as metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements determined appropriate by the COPS Office Director. Delta C-7 School District, a local government educational institution located in Deering, Missouri, serves as the recipient. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 financial reports, and are subject to COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and noncompliance reviews to confirm compliance with nonsupplanting and programmatic and financial requirements.

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