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 Lake County School District $499,997 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based programs and technology.

Lake County School District, located in Tiptonville, Tennessee, will use the funding to implement school safety initiatives authorized under the program, including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements. The award covers a three-year period of performance through September 30, 2028. All work is performed in Tiptonville, Tennessee.

The School Violence Prevention Program funds states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to enhance school security across jurisdictions. Recipients must prepare applications demonstrating consultation with individuals including mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, teachers, principals, and school personnel to ensure improvements address comprehensive school violence prevention and meet individual school needs. Award recipients submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly financial reports to the COPS Office and comply with award monitoring activities including site visits and noncompliance reviews.

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