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 Westby Area School District $452,413 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based programs over a three-year performance period ending September 30, 2028. The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of security measures such as metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements determined by the COPS Office Director to meaningfully improve school safety. Performance and administrative activities occur in Westby, Wisconsin. The recipient must submit programmatic performance reports semiannually and SF-425 federal financial reports quarterly, with a final closeout report due upon completion. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring through site visits, office-based reviews, and periodic surveys to verify compliance with program requirements and budget consistency.

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