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 $500,000 to Coahoma County School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based security programs at schools in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

The recipient will use funding for coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements. Performance period runs through September 30, 2028. The School Violence Prevention Program funds states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports, participate in DOJ monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews, and ensure purchases align with the approved award budget.

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