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 Necedah Area School District $500,000 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025. The three-year award runs through September 30, 2028, and supports implementation of evidence-based school safety programs and security improvements in Necedah, Wisconsin. Eligible uses include coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers in violence prevention, installation of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements approved by the COPS Office Director. The recipient must submit programmatic performance reports semiannually and SF-425 Federal Financial Reports quarterly, and comply with COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits, desk reviews, and periodic surveys to verify proper use of funds and progress toward stated objectives.

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