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 Lamphere Schools, a school district in Madison Heights, Michigan, $375,000 on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school security improvements.

The funding supports 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, and other security enhancements. The award covers a three-year period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. Lamphere Schools will be required to submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly SF-425 federal financial reports, along with a final closeout report upon completion. Extensions beyond the three-year term are available on a case-by-case basis for up to 12 additional months with prior approval from the COPS Office Director.

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