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 Frankfort Independent Board of Education $100,000 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based programs and technology.

The funding supports implementation of school safety measures including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security improvements approved by the COPS Office Director. The award covers a three-year period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with place of performance in Frankfort, Kentucky. The School Violence Prevention Program provides funding to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to enhance security at schools and on school grounds. Recipients are responsible for semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, final closeout reporting, and participation in DOJ monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and compliance assessments. Extensions up to 12 additional months may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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