SERVICES

I. PREVENTION
Safety and Security Standards
The Safety & Security Department monitors trends related to school safety
and security and coordinates the District response with community
emergency responders. The department researches and recommends “best
practice” related to school safety and security, develops necessary prevention
programs, and assists schools and administrators in evaluating school safety
data.

II. PREPAREDNESS
Training
The Safety and Security Department provides information and training in
security and safety issues. Training topics include first aid, verbal deescalation
and conflict management, critical incident management, child
abuse and other safety courses. Additionally, written safety materials for
staff, student and parents are also available.

III. RESPONSE
Alarm Office
The Safety and Security Department monitors and responds to schools 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. The alarm office monitors district alarms and
systems, monitors and responds to suspicious activities and coordinates
with community emergency responders during “off hours”.

School Security Specialists
Secondary schools are assigned school security specialist(s) that respond
to critical incidents in schools, de-escalate and intervene in volatile situations,
and investigate and file security incident reports.

Division Tactical Specialists
Division Tactical Specialists respond to requests for assistance. Depending
on the situation, one or more units may be immediately dispatched. In case
your school has no security due to illness or other reasons, Division Tactical Specialists
can assist during lunch periods and dismissal time, if available.

Investigation
The Security Investigator develops information regarding cases of property
damage/loss, determines causes, assesses loss, briefs schools on current
and on-going investigations, and secures evidence.

STAT Team
The School Threat Assessment Team (STAT) members are trained and
experienced in threat assessment and case management. The role of the
team is to assist school administrators, staff, students and families when a
student is placed on Emergency Exclusion for Safety Reasons. The team
assists schools in investigations, completing risk assessments, coordinating
additional evaluation services, makes recommendations on Safety and
Behavior Plans and provides various other case management services.

IV.RECOVERY
Critical Incident Debriefing
After critical incidents, the Safety & Security Department provides schools
with resources to support the emotional needs of staff, students and parents/
guardians.

Operational Critiques
Each critical incident is an opportunity to review performance and standards.
The Safety and Security Department assists schools and administrators
with reviewing performance and updating skills.