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 Colbert County Board of Education $468,750 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security technologies at schools in Tuscumbia, Alabama.

The award funds the placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology; coordination with local law enforcement; and training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence. The three-year award runs through September 30, 2028. Colbert County Schools, a local school district, is the recipient responsible for implementing these improvements across its jurisdiction following consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, teachers, and school personnel to ensure the funded security enhancements align with a comprehensive approach to school violence prevention tailored to individual school needs. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports, quarterly financial reports, and a final closeout report, and must cooperate with COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews.

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