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 Community High School District 155 $500,000 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025, to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based school safety programs. The three-year award runs through September 30, 2028, and covers activities including coordination with local law enforcement, training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures, and acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency. Place of performance is Village of Lakewood, Illinois. The recipient must submit programmatic performance reports semiannually and SF-425 Federal Financial Reports quarterly, along with a final closeout report upon completion. The COPS Office will conduct award monitoring activities including site visits, enhanced office-based reviews, and periodic surveys to ensure compliance with programmatic and financial requirements.

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