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 within the Department of Justice awarded Stockton Community Unit School District 206 $366,636 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve school security through evidence-based safety programs and technology.

Stockton Community Unit School District 206, located in Stockton, Illinois, will implement school safety initiatives authorized under the program, including coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security measures determined appropriate by the COPS Office Director. The award carries a three-year period of performance through September 30, 2028. The district is a local government education entity that has consistently leveraged federal grant funding for educational and operational support.

The School Violence Prevention Program funds states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to enhance security in schools and on school grounds within the recipient's jurisdiction. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, participate in DOJ monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews, and demonstrate that funded items and services align with the approved budget. Extensions of up to 12 additional months are available on a case-by-case basis.

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