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 Jackson County School District $423,750 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security technology.

The award funds school security improvements in Jackson County School District's jurisdiction in Tuckerman, Arkansas, including placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, emergency notification systems, and coordination with local law enforcement. The School Violence Prevention Program authorizes funding for training of law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification, and other security measures determined by the COPS Office Director to significantly improve school security.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, a standard three-year term. Jackson County School District is a local government entity that has actively participated in federal grant programs focused on educational quality and student safety. The district's prior federal funding has included support for teacher quality improvement, well-rounded educational opportunities, special education services, and child nutrition programs, primarily in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Education.

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