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 Russellville School District $360,645 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security technologies in the school jurisdiction.

The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of physical security measures including metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology to expedite contact with law enforcement during emergencies, and other security improvements. The three-year award runs through September 30, 2028, with performance at Russellville, Arkansas. Extensions of up to twelve additional months are available on a case-by-case basis with prior director approval.

Russellville School District, a local educational agency based in Russellville, Arkansas, serves as the recipient. The district is obligated to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports (SF-425), along with a final closeout report. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring through site visits, office-based reviews, and periodic surveys to ensure compliance with nonsupplanting requirements and programmatic and financial conditions of the award.

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