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 Shonto Preparatory School District $351,496 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (Assistance Listing 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs.

Shonto Preparatory School District, a tribal government educational institution serving a predominantly Native American student population in Shonto, Arizona, will implement school security improvements including coordination with local law enforcement, officer training to prevent student violence, installation of physical security measures such as metal detectors and improved lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other measures determined by the COPS Office Director to enhance security. The award covers a three-year performance period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with place of performance at Shonto, Arizona. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly financial reports throughout the award period and must participate in 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.