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 (COPS) awarded Anniston City Board of Education Inc. $492,051 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs in Anniston, Alabama.

The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of security measures including metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements determined by the COPS Office Director to enhance school security. The recipient will implement these measures across schools within its jurisdiction.

The award period runs through September 30, 2028. Performance takes place in Anniston, AL 36206. Extensions of up to 12 additional months may be granted on a case-by-case basis upon COPS Office Director approval. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports, quarterly Federal Financial Reports (SF-425), and a final closeout report, and must participate in DOJ monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and compliance assessments. The School Violence Prevention Program is authorized to fund these categories of school safety work and makes awards for three-year periods.

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