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 Nelson County Board Of Education $397,614 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school security improvements in Bardstown, Kentucky through September 30, 2028.

The recipient will use funding for metal detector installation, emergency notification systems, coordination with law enforcement, and training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence. The program serves the Nelson County school jurisdiction and is designed to improve security at schools and on school grounds through technology deployment and law enforcement partnerships.

The award is a project grant with a three-year period of performance. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, with a final closeout report due at project completion. The COPS Office retains authority to conduct site visits, enhanced office-based reviews, and monitoring activities to verify compliance with programmatic and financial requirements and ensure that funded 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.