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 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded Stewart County School District in Dover, Tennessee $276,488 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025.

The funding supports implementation of evidence-based school security improvements within the district's jurisdiction, including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of physical deterrents such as metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security measures determined to provide significant improvement. The award runs through September 30, 2028. Stewart County School District, a K–12 public school system, serves as the prime recipient responsible for programmatic and financial compliance, including semiannual performance reporting and quarterly financial reporting to the COPS Office.

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