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 Services Office awarded $300,000 to Bowling Green Independent School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based security improvements and safety programs at schools in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, specialized training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and other physical security measures including locks and improved lighting, and acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification systems. The recipient may also pursue other security measures approved by the COPS Office Director.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028, with three-year awards under this program eligible for extensions of up to 12 additional months on a case-by-case basis. Work is performed in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, and participate in award monitoring activities including site visits, enhanced office-based reviews, and compliance assessments conducted by the COPS Office, Office of the Inspector General, or designated entities. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

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