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 $499,575 to Livingston Independent School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and security technology at schools in the district's jurisdiction.

The award funds placement and use of metal detectors, locks, lighting, and other deterrent measures; acquisition and installation of technology for expedited notification of local law enforcement during an emergency; coordination with local law enforcement; and training for local law enforcement officers to prevent student violence. The recipient may also fund other security measures approved by the COPS Office Director.

Performance occurs in Livingston, Texas, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. The district must submit semiannual Programmatic Performance Reports and quarterly SF-425 Federal Financial Reports, and will participate in COPS Office award monitoring activities including site visits, office-based reviews, and compliance assessments. Extensions beyond the three-year term are considered on a case-by-case basis for up to twelve additional months upon Director approval.

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