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 Danville Community School District $294,598 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs.

The award funds the Danville Community School District to implement measures including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers in preventing student violence, placement of physical security deterrents such as metal detectors and lighting, and acquisition of emergency notification technology. Performance occurs in Danville, Iowa, over a three-year period ending September 30, 2028. The district prepared its application through consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, school personnel, and violence prevention researchers to ensure improvements address comprehensive school violence prevention and meet individual school needs.

The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic reports and quarterly federal financial reports. The COPS Office conducts ongoing award monitoring including site visits, office-based reviews, and surveys to verify compliance with nonsupplanting requirements, proper budget execution, and programmatic progress.

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