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 $314,533 to West Bolivar Consolidated School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school security programs.

The recipient will use funding to improve security at schools and on school grounds in its jurisdiction through coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification to local law enforcement. The award supports any other measure the COPS Office Director determines may provide significant improvement in security.

West Bolivar Consolidated School District, operating through its Administration/Superintendent's Office in Rosedale, Mississippi, will carry out the work over a three-year performance period ending September 30, 2028. The recipient is responsible for semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly financial reports, as well as timely closeout documentation. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring including site visits, office-based reviews, and periodic surveys to ensure compliance with programmatic and financial requirements.

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