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 Bartlett Independent School District $364,891 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and improve security at schools and on school grounds in the district's jurisdiction.

The award supports activities including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of deterrent measures such as metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification to law enforcement, and other security improvements approved by the COPS Office Director. Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Bartlett, Texas. The program authorizes extensions of up to 12 additional months on a case-by-case basis. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, along with a final closeout report, and must 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.