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 Modesto City Schools $500,000 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs and technology at the Modesto City High division in Modesto, California.

The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, installation of metal detectors, locks, and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology to expedite law enforcement response, and other security measures as determined by the COPS Office Director. Performance period runs through September 30, 2028. The recipient must submit programmatic performance reports semiannually and Federal Financial Reports quarterly, and is subject to DOJ monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and compliance assessments regarding nonsupplanting requirements and budget consistency.

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