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 $375,000 to Center Independent School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security enhancements.

Center Independent School District will use the award to fund coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of security deterrents including metal detectors and lighting, installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements at schools in Center, Texas. The award runs through September 30, 2028. Performance takes place in Center, TX 75935.

The School Violence Prevention Program authorizes funding for states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve school and school ground security through evidence-based safety programs. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports, and must participate in DOJ monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews. The statute requires applicants to demonstrate consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, school violence researchers, teachers, principals, and other school personnel to ensure improvements are consistent with a comprehensive approach to preventing school violence and individualized to each school's needs.

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