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 Rossville Consolidated School District $150,112 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025.

The award funds implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and technology enhancements in Rossville, Indiana. Authorized activities include 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 measures the COPS Office Director determines will significantly improve security. The recipient must consult with law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, school violence researchers, teachers, principals, and other school personnel to ensure improvements are consistent with a comprehensive approach to preventing school violence and individualized to each school's needs.

The award runs through September 30, 2028. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, along with a final closeout report. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring through site visits, office-based reviews, and surveys to verify compliance with nonsupplanting requirements and programmatic and financial obligations. Extensions of up to 12 additional months may be granted on a case-by-case basis 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.