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 Program awarded Mt. Morris Consolidated 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.

Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools, a local government school district in Mt. Morris, Michigan, will implement security improvements 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 emergency notification technology. The district has received three consecutive SVPP grants totaling $1.5 million across the funding periods October 2022 through September 2028, supporting comprehensive school safety enhancements within its aging facility infrastructure.

The award runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. Performance occurs at Mt. Morris, Michigan. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, and will participate in award monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews conducted by the COPS Office, the Office of the Inspector General, or designated entities. Extensions beyond the three-year period may be considered on a case-by-case basis for up to twelve additional months if requested prior to the end date.

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