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 awarded $145,656 to Shirley School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based programs and security technologies.

Shirley School District, operating as Shirley JR SR High School in Shirley, Arkansas, is implementing security improvements that include coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification. The award covers a three-year period of performance running through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Shirley, Arkansas.

The School Violence Prevention Program funds school jurisdictions to enhance security at schools and on school grounds. Under the program's authorization, recipients may also pursue any other measure the COPS Office Director determines may provide significant improvement in security. Recipients are required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports, along with a final closeout report upon completion. Extensions beyond the initial three-year term may be considered on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months upon approval by the COPS Office Director.

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