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 $280,796 to East End School District 1 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 district will implement measures including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology. Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Bigelow, Arkansas. The award is structured as a three-year project grant; extensions of up to 12 additional months may be considered on a case-by-case basis upon Director approval. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports, quarterly Federal Financial Reports, and a final closeout report, and must participate in DOJ monitoring activities including site visits, enhanced office-based reviews, and compliance assessments.

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