FY25 COPS Office School Violence
Prevention Program (SVPP)
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing by the nation’s state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. To date, the COPS Office has been appropriated more than $21 billion to advance community policing, including grants awarded to more than 13,000 state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to fund the hiring and redeployment of nearly 140,000 officers.
The FY25 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) provides funding directly to states, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the recipient’s jurisdiction through evidence-based school safety programs. The COPS Office anticipates that up to $73,000,000 will be available for up to $500,000 per award, with approximately 200 awards anticipated.
Now Open:
The FY 25 School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) will close on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET.*
*IMPORTANT: Applications will be submitted in a two-step process, each with its own deadline.
Application Deadline
Step 1: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Step 1: Submit an SF-424 in Grants.gov.
GRANTS.GOV APPLICATION DEADLINE: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET.
Step 2: Submit the full application including attachments in JustGrants
JUSTGRANTS APPLICATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025, at 4:59 PM ET.
School Violence Prevention Program Informational Webinar
The COPS Office will host an informational webinar on the School Violence Prevention Program on May 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM ET
Register for the Webinar
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JGbYsIumQwOtnQJt9jfKlQ#/registration
Allowable Costs – Fundable Requests
Applicants may request allowable improvements for which they have a demonstrated financial need that support a comprehensive approach to preventing school violence and are individualized to the needs of each impacted school. To the maximum practicable extent, all equipment and products purchased with these funds must be American-made.
All school safety equipment and technology implementation should be compliant with all applicable codes, including the building and life safety codes.
Equipment/technology Equipment is defined as tangible, nonexpendable personal property, including exempt property, having a useful life of more than one year and an acquisition cost of $10,000 or more per unit.
All equipment and technology items must be clearly linked to the enhancement or implementation of the SVPP project. Examples of such items may include the following:
- Entry Control Equipment
- Door locking mechanisms/access control doors
- School site alarm and protection systems - Motion detectors
- Communication technology
- Emergency call boxes
- Panic and immediate alarm notification systems
- Two-way radios
- Emergency alerts - Automated text messages or email
- Identification technology - ID scanning devices (and accompanying equipment)
- Security cameras and/or systems (and accompanying equipment)
Download the Resource Guide
FY25 COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program Application Resource Guide
Introducing Your New Bodyguard:
The V200 Body Camera
Safer workplaces start with people. Empower and protect your employees with the V200 body camera, intuitive and designed with escalation options.
Motorola Solutions recently unveiled the V200, a body camera designed specifically to help protect frontline workers in stores, hospitals, hotels, schools and stadiums. Workers in these settings regularly face safety concerns -- from unwelcome behavior to theft and medical emergencies -- and the V200, with its GoLive Audio safety feature, offers a direct connection to help.
The V200 body camera is a discreet, lightweight addition to a worker’s uniform. The recording feature can be activated with the push of a button to document a situation, which also serves as an effective deterrent for unwanted behavior. In more serious scenarios, such as medical incidents or crime, activation of the GoLive Audio feature can engage security personnel or a supervisor, who can access live video and audio and interject via the camera's speaker. This kind of immediate intervention allows the frontline worker to focus on the situation while directly getting support.
“Industries like retail, healthcare, hospitality and education are recognizing the value of body cameras to improve safety for their workers and those they serve,” said Jeremiah Nelson, corporate vice president, Command Center Software and Evidence Products at Motorola Solutions. “In these environments, feeling safe at work is key. The V200 was purpose-built to give frontline workers peace of mind on the job, offering proactive and immediate assistance when and where they need it.” As a leading provider of enterprise security technology solutions, Motorola Solutions explored worker sentiment related to body cameras in its 2024 report on retail worker safety. It found that more than a quarter of workers have considered quitting their jobs due to safety concerns, about half of workers think body cameras could make them feel safer and the majority believe body camera recordings could aid in investigations. In the U.K., where body cameras are more widely adopted, 70% said body cameras are effective in de-escalating dangerous situations.
“When people feel safe, they can be more focused and productive,” said Dr. Reed Hayes at Loss Prevention Research Council. “ Body worn cameras are an investment in employee safety and morale which can have a direct and positive impact on team efficiency and the overall work environment.”
Learn more about the V200 Body Camera
MOTOTRBO R5: Cut through the noise.
Focus on the task. Built to last.
MOTOTRBO R5 connects teams, helping boost efficiency and safety with clear, loud audio that cuts through background noise and intuitive status indications and controls so workers can focus on their tasks, all in a tough, compact device that’s built to last.
- Programmable loudness up to 106 phons
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R5’s loud, clear audio helps the message get through the first time, whether conditions are noisy or quiet.
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Announcing the Mag One
BPR 50dX radio
The Mag One BPR 50dX is a versatile and high-performing device for your business workforce. Whether managing a retail store, coordinating events or overseeing campus activity, the BPR 50dX connects your team with static-free, reliable communication – in a world where every second counts.
Take control
A radio this versatile should be able to keep up. With 23 hours of talk time, your radio should last an entire shift and then some. But just in case, the USB-C port also lets you charge your radio with an ordinary USB charger.
Listen up
With its 3-watt maximum audio power output, the BPR 50dX is the loudest radio in the Mag One family. Noise cancellation means clear audio, even in a noisy environment.
Stay safe
With features like a dedicated emergency button, Lone Worker, and remote monitoring, the BPR 50dX helps protect you and your staff.
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The Greater Dayton School Solution Brief
Motorola Solutions’ safety and security technology ecosystem allows GDS to continue to work toward its goal of becoming the safest school in Ohio by equipping staff with the tools they need to stay connected, informed and prepared. When it comes to protecting students, staff and property, situational awareness of a campus is essential for schools like GDS. That’s where intuitive, connected technology makes all the difference.
Featured Sensing Technology
HALO Smart Sensor
The HALO 3C-PC sensor is a vital component to the safety of any school or workplace. This comprehensive Health, Safety Monitoring, and Vape Detection Device seamlessly integrates into current networks via a standard power over ethernet connection (PoE). Its edge processing capabilities allow for deployment in local environments, with the option to extend functionalities to the Sense & Protect Cloud.
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Solving for Safer Hospitality Solution Brief
Motorola Solutions safety and security ecosystem works together to help your teams respond to and recognize patterns, anticipate actions and prevent situations before they escalate into emergencies. From the moment a guest arrives to when their visit comes to an end, prepare your staff for challenges by connecting your critical communications, video security, access control, data and analytics with our safety and security ecosystem.
