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 River Forest Community School District $343,068 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025.

The award funds evidence-based school safety programs and technology, including coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of law enforcement during emergencies. The funding supports implementation of security improvements at schools and on school grounds within the district's jurisdiction.

River Forest Community School District, a local government entity and school district located in New Chicago, Indiana, is the recipient. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028, with potential for up to a 12-month extension on a case-by-case basis. Work is performed in New Chicago, IN 46342.

The School Violence Prevention Program provides funding to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve school security through evidence-based programs. Awards are made for a period of three years. Recipients are required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly financial reports, and to participate in COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and enhanced office-based reviews.

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