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's Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Unified School District No. 248 (USD 248) in Girard, Kansas $280,087 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025, to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security measures.

USD 248 will use the funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based programs including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology. The award period runs through September 30, 2028, with place of performance at Girard, Kansas. The assistance type is a project grant. USD 248 has demonstrated sustained experience managing federal grant funding across multiple program areas and has actively maintained SAM.gov registration.

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