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 Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 $161,792 in Project Grant funding on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety improvements.

The district will use the funds to enhance security at schools and on school grounds in its jurisdiction through measures including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers on violence prevention, placement of deterrent technology such as metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification systems, and other security enhancements. Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 is a rural school district located in Buncombe, Illinois.

The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The district must submit programmatic performance reports semiannually and SF-425 Federal Financial Reports quarterly, with final closeout reporting required upon completion. All recipients participate in DOJ monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and compliance assessments.

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