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 Franklin County School District $499,980 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school security improvements through September 30, 2028. The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of technology for emergency notification systems, and other school security enhancements. Performance occurs in Winchester, Tennessee. The award is structured as a three-year project grant. Franklin County School District is a local government school district serving Franklin County, Tennessee, with previous COPS Office awards totaling over $1.3 million across multiple grant cycles for school safety and security infrastructure.

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