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 $294,000 to ST Maries Joint School District 41 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school security improvements. The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements determined by the COPS Office Director to significantly improve school security. Performance extends through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in St Maries, Idaho. School Violence Prevention Program awards are made for a period of three years, with extensions considered on a case-by-case basis for up to twelve additional months. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports, and must participate in COPS Office award monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and surveys to ensure 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.