Dear WCPTA members: Please share this information that students can keep schools safe using a new Wake County Public School System tip line.
WCPSS security staff placed posters with the message “If you see something, say something” in middle and high schools this week. The posters provide a tip line, (919) 856-1911, to report:
· Threats of violence
· Aggressive behavior
· Weapons on campus
· Drugs or alcohol on campus
· Harassment
· Vandalism
· Suicide threats
· Anything else harmful to school
The Tip Line is a proactive way to help prevent and stop violence at school.
“By knowing and responding appropriately to warning signs, students can prevent a potentially serious incident,” WCPSS Security Director Russ Smith said. “We suggest that a student’s first option should be to tell a trusted adult.”
Tip line calls go to the WCPSS Alarm Monitoring Center. A specially trained operator will receive the caller’s information and ask for additional information to take care of the situation.
At the end of the call, the operator will ask if the caller wants a call back about steps taken to address the situation reported. Callers may remain anonymous. WCPSS Security and schools act on information provided by callers.
The tip line provides a proactive and anonymous way to report threats of violence and any other safety concerns about school. By using the tip line responsibly, students can play a valuable role in preventing violence at school. The tip line is strictly for reporting safety concerns.
http://www.wcpss.net/blog/2013/10/students-can-keep-schools-safe/
WCPSS security staff placed posters with the message “If you see something, say something” in middle and high schools this week. The posters provide a tip line, (919) 856-1911, to report:
· Threats of violence
· Aggressive behavior
· Weapons on campus
· Drugs or alcohol on campus
· Harassment
· Vandalism
· Suicide threats
· Anything else harmful to school
The Tip Line is a proactive way to help prevent and stop violence at school.
“By knowing and responding appropriately to warning signs, students can prevent a potentially serious incident,” WCPSS Security Director Russ Smith said. “We suggest that a student’s first option should be to tell a trusted adult.”
Tip line calls go to the WCPSS Alarm Monitoring Center. A specially trained operator will receive the caller’s information and ask for additional information to take care of the situation.
At the end of the call, the operator will ask if the caller wants a call back about steps taken to address the situation reported. Callers may remain anonymous. WCPSS Security and schools act on information provided by callers.
The tip line provides a proactive and anonymous way to report threats of violence and any other safety concerns about school. By using the tip line responsibly, students can play a valuable role in preventing violence at school. The tip line is strictly for reporting safety concerns.
http://www.wcpss.net/blog/2013/10/students-can-keep-schools-safe/