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 Royalton-Hartland Central School District $235,991 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025.

The award funds evidence-based school safety programs and security technology implementation at the school district. The recipient will deploy metal detectors and emergency notification systems to improve security at schools and on school grounds in its jurisdiction, with coordination with local law enforcement and training for officers to prevent student violence.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. Work is performed in Middleport, New York. The recipient is obligated to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 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.