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 Panola School District 4 $290,510 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security in Panola, Oklahoma through evidence-based safety programs and technology deployment.

Eligible uses of funding include coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, installation of metal detectors and locks, lighting and deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements approved by the COPS Office Director. The award covers a three-year period of performance through September 30, 2028. Work is performed in Panola, Oklahoma. Award recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports, along with a final closeout report. The COPS Office conducts award monitoring through site visits, office-based reviews, and periodic surveys to ensure compliance with programmatic and financial requirements and nonsupplanting obligations. Extensions beyond the three-year term may be granted on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months upon director approval.

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