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 $184,186 to the City of Terre Haute, Indiana on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security enhancements at schools within the city's jurisdiction.

The award funds security improvements authorized under the program, including coordination with local law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and other physical deterrents, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security measures. Performance extends through September 30, 2028, at schools and school grounds in Terre Haute, Indiana. The program requires recipients to consult with law enforcement officers, licensed mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, school violence researchers, teachers, principals, and other school personnel to ensure improvements are consistent with a comprehensive approach to school violence prevention and tailored to individual school needs. Recipients submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and participate in Department of Justice monitoring activities including site visits, enhanced office-based reviews, and surveys.

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