School Safety and Security Tip Line
SaferWatch Anonymous School Safety Tip Line
SaferWatch enables students, staff, and community members to report safety concerns—such as suspicious behavior, threats, or indicators of violence—anonymously and anytime.
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New School Safety Tip Line
In keeping safety at the forefront of our district, Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is introducing the SaferWatch app, an innovative way for our school to ensure the safety of all staff and students. This initiative supports the district’s commitment to early intervention and proactive threat mitigation.
This federally funded platform helps keep our schools safe by offering tools like a panic button for law enforcement, medical reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide communication. It lets us quickly share and receive important information in real time, so we can respond right away if needed.
The SaferWatch application and tip line replaces the Safe Schools Hotline that was used to report concerns to SPS Safety & Security. SaferWatch tips are routed anonymously to trained professionals who assess and forward them to appropriate responders.
How to Submit a Tip
- Text or call your tip to: 206-222-4357 (HELP)
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Submit a tip online
- Download the SaferWatch app
SPS reminds everyone that in the event of an immediate threat or emergency, dialing 911 remains the most appropriate action.
About SaferWatch
The platform comes to SPS through advocacy and collaboration with the Stand with Parkland movement, led by Tony Mantalto, whose daughter, Gina, was tragically among the 17 victims of the 2018 Parkland shooting. Reflecting on post-tragedy awareness, Mantalto emphasized that “students are often the first to know about a threat, typically through social media,” underscoring the urgent need for easy, real-time reporting tools like SaferWatch.
Another Parkland parent, April Schentrup—whose daughter Carmen was killed in the same incident—shared that she brought SaferWatch and the advocacy group to SPS attention following recent shootings at Seattle’s Ingraham and Garfield high schools. She noted that SaferWatch offers “a great compromise to having quick access to law enforcement but not having law enforcement within the schools directly.”
SaferWatch also provides mobile panic alert systems that comply with Alyssa’s Law, offering rapid, coordinated responses during on-campus emergencies. In the event of a police emergency, SaferWatch enables instant school lockdowns while simultaneously alerting law enforcement.
During medical incidents, SaferWatch notifies key campus personnel and automatically contacts emergency services—allowing staff to focus on the person in need. SaferWatch is proud to partner with Seattle Public Schools in advancing their mission to ensure a safe, secure learning environment for every student, staff member and visitor.
SaferWatch has played a critical role in preventing multiple planned school shootings, intervening in teen suicide cases, and stopping countless other safety-related incidents before they could escalate.
Visit the SaferWatch App website to learn more.
Features & Capabilities of SaferWatch
- 24/7 Monitoring Center: A dedicated team monitors incoming tips in real time, coordinating with school officials and law enforcement as needed.
- Direct Alerts & Live Video: The system supports live video feeds and mobile panic alerts to facilitate timely, informed responses.
- Preventive Focus: SPS is trying to keep students and staff safe. We need to be vigilant in protecting our communities and each other.
- Two-way Communication in Emergencies: The ability for real-time, two-way communication during emergencies empowers our staff, students, and families to respond swiftly and stay informed.