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 Martinsville Community Unit School District #C-3 $112,500 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to improve security at schools and on school grounds through evidence-based safety programs and technology.

The recipient may use funding for coordination with local law enforcement, training for officers to prevent student violence, placement of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, or other security improvements approved by the COPS Office Director. The award covers a three-year period of performance through September 30, 2028, with work performed in Martinsville, Illinois. The school district, serving the Martinsville area with a focus on providing educational services and student support, has a history of receiving federal grants for educational improvements and technology integration. Recipients must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, participate in COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and compliance reviews, and complete a final closeout report by the end date. Extensions up to twelve additional months may be requested on a case-by-case basis with COPS Office approval.

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