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 Services Office awarded $487,657 to Montebello Unified School District on October 1, 2025, under the School Violence Prevention Program (CFDA 16.071) to implement evidence-based school safety programs and technology enhancements at schools and on school grounds in Montebello, California.

Funding supports coordination with local law enforcement, training for law enforcement officers to prevent student violence, placement and use of metal detectors and other deterrent measures, acquisition and installation of technology for expedited emergency notification of law enforcement, and other security improvements. Performance runs through September 30, 2028. Montebello Unified School District, a California-based public school district headquartered in Montebello, is the direct recipient and responsible for program implementation and reporting. The award carries a three-year period of performance; extensions up to twelve additional months may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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