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 Perry Unified School District $163,500 under the School Violence Prevention Program on October 1, 2025, to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs.

Perry USD 343, headquartered in Perry, Kansas, will implement eligible activities including coordination with local law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during emergencies. The award period runs through September 30, 2028, with performance taking place in Perry, Kansas. The School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) provides funding to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve school security. Recipients must submit programmatic performance reports semiannually and SF-425 Federal Financial Reports quarterly, along with a final closeout report. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and periodic surveys to ensure compliance with nonsupplanting requirements and programmatic and financial obligations.

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