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 Mountain Home Public Schools $135,129 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) effective October 1, 2025.

The award funds implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology, including metal detectors and emergency notification systems, to improve security at schools and on school grounds in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Mountain Home Public Schools will deploy these measures through coordination with local law enforcement, officer training to prevent student violence, placement of physical security enhancements such as locks and lighting, and acquisition of technology for expedited emergency notification.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2028. Mountain Home Public Schools, a local government school district serving Mountain Home, Arkansas, is the recipient. The assistance type is a Project Grant. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, along with a final closeout report. Extensions beyond the three-year award period may be considered on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months upon approval by the COPS Office Director.

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