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 Wilder School District #133 $500,000 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025, to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs and technology at the district's elementary school in Wilder, Idaho.

The award funds implementation of school security improvements, which may include coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in violence prevention, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements. The district, a local government educational entity, serves the elementary education needs of students in the Wilder area and has a history of receiving federal grant awards for educational infrastructure and student support initiatives.

The award carries a three-year period of performance through September 30, 2028. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 federal financial reports, with a final closeout report due at project completion. Extensions of up to 12 additional months are available on a case-by-case basis. The COPS Office retains monitoring authority including site visits, enhanced office reviews, and compliance assessments to confirm budget consistency and adherence to programmatic and financial requirements.

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