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 Winn Parish School District $484,772 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based security programs and technology improvements to enhance school safety.

The recipient will deploy funding across Winnfield, Louisiana through September 30, 2028, to support authorized activities including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers in student violence prevention, installation of security infrastructure such as metal detectors, locks, and lighting, acquisition and deployment of emergency notification technology, and other security measures approved by the COPS Office Director. The award funds the school district's comprehensive approach to school security developed in consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, educators, students, parents, and school personnel to address individual school needs. Winn Parish School District, headquartered in Winnfield, Louisiana, is responsible for semiannual programmatic performance reporting and quarterly federal financial reports to the COPS Office, with the recipient subject to monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and compliance assessments throughout the performance period.

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