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 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) awarded Spokane R7 School District $100,000 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025, to implement evidence-based programs to improve school security at schools and on school grounds in the district's jurisdiction. The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification systems, and other measures determined by the COPS Office Director to provide significant security improvements. Spokane R7 School District, located in Highlandville, Missouri, will perform the work through September 30, 2028, with potential extension for up to 12 additional months on a case-by-case basis. The recipient is obligated to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports, along with a final closeout report, and to participate in COPS Office award monitoring activities including site visits and enhanced office-based reviews to ensure compliance with nonsupplanting requirements and programmatic and financial standards.

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