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 Clintondale Community Schools $352,500 under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) on October 1, 2025. The award funds implementation of evidence-based security programs and technology to improve school safety at schools in the district's jurisdiction through coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers in violence prevention, placement of physical security measures such as metal detectors and lighting, acquisition and installation of emergency notification technology, and other security enhancements approved by the COPS Office Director. The award period runs from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. Performance takes place in Clinton Township, Michigan. The recipient must submit semiannual programmatic performance reports and quarterly federal financial reports, and must participate in COPS Office monitoring activities including site visits and noncompliance reviews to ensure compliance with award requirements and nonsupplanting obligations.

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