Federal Grant Award Summary

The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded Colbert County Board of Education $468,750 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) for the three-year period from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. The funding supports the implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security technologies designed to improve security at schools and on school grounds throughout the Colbert County Schools jurisdiction in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

Under this award, Colbert County Schools will deploy security enhancements including metal detectors, emergency notification systems, and other deterrent measures coordinated with local law enforcement. The program also supports training for local law enforcement officers focused on preventing student violence and implementing comprehensive school safety improvements. The recipient is required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports to demonstrate compliance with program requirements and progress toward achieving improved school security outcomes.