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's Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Perry Central Community School $398,079 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety initiatives through September 30, 2028.

The funded activities include coordination with local law enforcement, specialized training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology systems, and other security enhancements. Perry Central Community School, a public school district located in Leopold, Indiana, will execute these school security improvements across its jurisdiction.

The award carries a 3-year period of performance. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and remain subject to Department of Justice monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and compliance assessments focused on nonsupplanting requirements and budget consistency.

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