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 $300,000 to Star City School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based security programs at schools in Star City, Arkansas.

The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of security measures including metal detectors, locks, and lighting, and acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology. The three-year award runs through September 30, 2028. Star City School District will deliver these security improvements across its school jurisdiction in Star City, AR 71667. 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 to ensure funds are used consistently with the approved budget and in accordance with nonsupplanting requirements.

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