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 Office of Community Oriented Policing Services awarded $500,000 to Tracy School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and technologies. The award funds coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of security measures including metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification systems, and other security improvements determined to enhance school safety. Performance runs through September 30, 2028, with potential for a 12-month extension on a case-by-case basis. Work is performed in Tracy, Minnesota (56175). Tracy School District (ISD No. 2904) is the prime recipient responsible for executing the project and submitting semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly Federal Financial Reports. The district must demonstrate that improvements were developed after consultation with law enforcement, mental health professionals, social workers, students, parents, teachers, principals, and school personnel to ensure consistency with comprehensive school violence prevention and alignment with individual school needs.

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