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 the City of Camdenton $464,635 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security technology improvements within its jurisdiction. The award funds activities including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and lighting, installation of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements approved by the COPS Office Director. Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with work performed in Camdenton, Missouri. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and participate in COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews. Extensions beyond the three-year award period are available on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months upon Director approval.

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