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 Community Oriented Policing Services Office awarded Davinci Schools, a local government school district in Jackson, Michigan, $237,687 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025, for a three-year period ending September 30, 2028. The award funds evidence-based school safety programs including coordination with local law enforcement, officer training on preventing student violence, installation of security technologies such as metal detectors and locks, acquisition and deployment of emergency notification systems to expedite law enforcement response, and other measures to improve security at schools and school grounds within the district's jurisdiction. Davinci Schools will submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and will participate in DOJ award monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews. Extensions beyond the three-year term may be considered on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months upon approval by the COPS Office Director.

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