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 Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Scottsbluff Public School $404,420 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025. The award funds implementation of evidence-based school safety programs to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Eligible uses include coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and physical security measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other measures determined by the COPS Office Director to significantly improve security. The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with potential extension of up to twelve additional months upon approval. Scottsbluff Public School must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, along with a final closeout report upon completion.

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