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LCPS Department of Safety & Security

LCPS Department of Safety & Security. Presented by: Suzanne Devlin, Supervisor March 5, 2013. Who We are. 39 Employees (13 Full Time, 15 (10 month), 9 Patrol 2 Part Time) 1 Supervisor 15 Safety and Security Specialists (High School Support) 9 Patrol Officers

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LCPS Department of Safety & Security

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  1. LCPS Department of Safety & Security Presented by: Suzanne Devlin, Supervisor March 5, 2013

  2. Who We are • 39 Employees (13 Full Time, 15 (10 month), 9 Patrol 2 Part Time) • 1 Supervisor • 15 Safety and Security Specialists (High School Support) • 9 Patrol Officers • 5 Coordinators - Technical Leads supporting Radio Communications, Security Equipment, Patrol, Safety Audits, and Safety Specialists • 3 Technicians supporting Security • 2 Technicians supporting Communications • 2 Part time Safety Inspector/Communications S • 1 REMS Project Manager • 1 Clerical Support

  3. What We Do: • Incident Management Planning and training. • Coordinate school response to critical incidents at schools. • Assist in selection and coordination of activities associated with Safety and Security Officers. • After-hours Security Patrols. • Respond to alarms at LCPS sites. • Perform exterior and interior checks of school’s. • Respond to incidents at LCPS sites after hours • Install, maintain and repair the electronic locking systems (500 locks) and AIPHONE video entry systems in all schools. • Manage 10,000 member electronic card access system. • Respond to, maintain and repair the Fire and Security alarm systems in all LCPS facilities. This includes 235 Panels, 1854 Pull stations,6000 Strobes/horns, and 6045 Smoke/heat/dust detectors. • Nationally certified staff conduct annual inspections of all playgrounds and review plans for new playgrounds. • Maintain over 3600 portable two way radios used by school staff daily and in emergencies. • Maintain the radio system infrastructure including 7 tower sites • Distribute and repair cellphones, BlackBerrys, and Smart Tags used by staff. • Manage 24/7 coordinated response to schools/Liaison with Law Enforcement.

  4. Strategic Leadership • Principal Support in Safety Themes • Fire Alarm Maintenance and Testing • Annual State and Regular Safety Audits • Law Enforcement Liaison • CPTED Participation • Video Support for Investigations • Incident Management Coordination to School Leadership • Emergency Response Planning/Tabletop Exercises

  5. WebEOC WebEOC is the County’s incident management tool that can be used (free of charge) by LCPS to document and track incidents that occur at schools or on buses. The “Dispatch” board has combined the handwritten alarm and dispatch logs into one web-based application that can be managed by dispatch. The Technician board management tool allows office staff to track daily work assignments.

  6. Web-based Emergency Management Plan • A comprehensive LCPS Web-based Emergency Response Plan developed and maintained by Safety and Security. • The plan incorporates Individual school all-hazards response plans to include evacuation, shelter-in-place, lockdown and parent reunification plans.

  7. Security Technician Activities • 500 Electronic Card Access Systems for staff entry to LCPS facilities. Respond 24/7 to calls for service around security monitoring equipment, technical security equipment, locking systems and card access.

  8. Communication Technician Activities • Respond 24/7 to Communications concerns around repeater issues, cell phones, portable radios, alert radios, bus radio capabilities and transmission. • 7 Tower Sites • 1,500 Portable Radios • 300 Alert Radios • 900 Bus Radios

  9. Safety & Security FY 2012-2013 Statistics

  10. Safety & Security FY 2012-2013 Technician Statistics

  11. Safety & Security FY 2012-2013 Radio Statistics *count not accurate – system error Safety & Security FY 2012-2013 Safety Audits/Playground Statistics

  12. Specialist Roles and Responsibilities • Enforcement of School Rules and Regulations • Patrol Hallways, monitor student behavior • Handle trespassing, tardiness, and general safety concerns of Principal and staff. • Oversee Parking and Bus Regulations • Issue Parking Permits • Investigative Support

  13. Specialist ResponsibilitiesContinued • Support Emergency Response Planning • Provide Security for After School Athletic Activities • Represent Schools in Courts of Law • Provide support for Fire Drills, Lockdowns, Safety audits, Emergency Evacuation etc. • Provide Input for Threat Assessments • Participate in PBIS/Safe School Ambassadors • Liaison with Law Enforcement

  14. Calls for Police Service • These statistics are for one month. • Representative of the types/quantity of incidents occurring at schools throughout the school year.

  15. 2013/2014 Endeavors • Enhanced Role in Threat Assessment and Reporting • Initiate Joint Public Safety Exercise and Forward Planning for Violent Intrusion Response in Schools. • Formalize Lockdown Protocols • Institutionalize Tabletop Training • Safety Specialist Participation in PBIS, Safe Schools Ambassadors Programs • Re-Design Radio Communications System • Replace aging equipment failures (Camera, DVR’s) • Participation in Regional Dialogue regarding Governor’s School Safety Task Force, and Region IV discussion on forward leaning School Construction Designs of the Future. • Gather School Statistics to evaluate ongoing safety themes.

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