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 Powell County Board of Education $641,309 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025.

The funding supports evidence-based school safety improvements at schools in Stanton, Kentucky, including security enhancements, coordination with local law enforcement, specialized training for law enforcement officers, physical security measures such as metal detectors and improved lighting, and emergency notification technology systems. The work is performed in consultation with multidisciplinary stakeholders including law enforcement, educators, parents, mental health professionals, and students.

The award period runs through September 30, 2028. Powell County Board of Education, a Kentucky school district, received this Project Grant as the ultimate recipient. The School Violence Prevention Program provides funding to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve school security through evidence-based programs. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and must participate in award monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews conducted by the COPS Office, Office of the Inspector General, or designated entities.

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