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 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded Harrisburg School District 6 $396,607 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based programs. The award covers a three-year period through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Harrisburg, Arkansas. The recipient may use funding for coordination with local law enforcement, training of local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements approved by the COPS Office Director. The SVPP provides funding directly to units of local government to enhance security at schools and school grounds within their jurisdiction. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 federal financial reports, and are subject to COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews.

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