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 $499,730 to Cuba City School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety improvements through October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028.

The funding supports coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of technology for emergency notification systems, and other security enhancements approved by the COPS Office Director. Work is performed at Cuba City, Wisconsin. The award is structured as a three-year project grant with semiannual programmatic performance reporting and quarterly federal financial reporting required. Extensions beyond the initial three-year period may be considered on a case-by-case basis for up to twelve additional months. All award decisions are final and not subject to appeal. Recipients must demonstrate that improvements were developed in consultation with law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, school violence researchers, teachers, principals, and other school personnel to ensure alignment with a comprehensive approach to school violence prevention individualized to each school's needs.

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