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 awarded Paden Public Schools $106,254 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs and technology.

Paden Public Schools, located in Paden, Oklahoma, will use the funding to implement security measures at schools and school grounds in its jurisdiction. Eligible uses include coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other physical deterrents, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements determined by the COPS Office Director to significantly enhance school safety.

The award runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with performance at Paden, Oklahoma 74860. The assistance type is a project grant. Paden Public Schools must submit programmatic performance reports semiannually and SF-425 Federal Financial Reports quarterly, along with a final closeout report. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring activities, including site visits and enhanced reviews, to ensure compliance with nonsupplanting requirements and programmatic and financial terms of the award.

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