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 George West Independent School District $500,000 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and technology at schools in George West, Texas through September 30, 2028.

The award funds security improvements including coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in student violence prevention, placement of metal detectors and deterrent measures such as locks and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other measures that improve school security. The recipient will submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, with a final closeout report due at project completion. Award decisions are final and not subject to appeal; extensions beyond the three-year performance period may be considered on a case-by-case basis for up to twelve 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.