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 Gobles Public Schools $373,790 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025, to implement evidence-based school security improvements. The recipient will use funding for coordination with local law enforcement, officer training to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements. The award period runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028, with performance at Gobles, Michigan. Extensions of up to 12 additional months may be approved on a case-by-case basis. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and will participate in COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews.

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