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 Bertrand Communities School in Bertrand, Nebraska $100,000 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school security improvements. The award runs through September 30, 2028, and the recipient may use funding for coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, or other security measures approved by the COPS Office Director. Bertrand Communities School, a local school district government entity, will lead implementation of these security programs at its jurisdiction's schools. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly financial reports, and must participate in COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews. Extensions beyond the three-year performance period may be approved on a case-by-case basis for up to twelve additional months.

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