To and from school:

• Walk with a parent/guardian or friends
• Stay away from strangers and especially strangers in vehicles
• Cross streets at a light or crosswalk
• Choose a safe and designated route to school – safe corridor
• When riding the bus, stay seated and act mature
• Be aware of everything and everyone near you

While at school:

• Stay until dismissal – you are safer at school
• Know the rules and abide by them
• Stay away from persons outside the schoolyard fence
• Help us keep you safe

• Have your child fingerprinted
• Keep a recent photograph of your child
• Show your child how to dial 911 and from where
• Provide your child’s school with current emergency information
• Check your child’s route to and from school and show your child where fire and police stations are located
• Make sure your child knows his or her full name, address, and phone number
• Make sure your child knows to stay away from strangers and to yell for help if approached
• Test your children occasionally to see if they remember the Safety Tip information you have taught them
• Please help us keep your schools safe. We need your input.

As parents and members of the community, you can make a difference in your neighborhood school. If you see any of the below listed activities occurring at or around your neighborhood schools, please call 215-400-SAFE (215-400-7233).

• Arson
• Burglary
• Suspicious persons
• Truants and/or gang activity
• Other criminal activity

The safety of our schools, students, and staff is a shared responsibility. The “See Something, Say Something” campaign empowers students, staff, and community members to stay vigilant and report anything unusual. When we stay alert, we can help prevent potential threats before they happen.

Be aware of your surroundings and report any unusual or suspicious activity, such as:

• Unusual items or situations – An unattended bag, an oddly parked vehicle, or open doors/windows that are typically closed.
• Eliciting information – Someone asking detailed or unusual questions about school security, schedules, or building operations.
• Observation or surveillance – Someone lingering near school property, taking notes, photos, or videos in an unusual manner.

Together, we can keep our schools and communities safe. See Something, Say Something.

Report Suspicious Activity
📞 215-400-6000

Be ready to provide:
– Who or what you saw
– When you saw it
– Where it happened
– Why it seemed suspicious

Safe2Say Something reports can be submitted by anyone—students, parents, staff, and others—regarding unsafe, violent, or criminal activities in a school. Learn more.

Submit a Report:
24/7 hotline: 1-844-723-2729 | Secure website | Mobile app

Reports are reviewed by the Safe2Say Crisis Center and classified as Life Safety or Non-Life Safety based on guidelines from the Attorney General.

The Crisis Center forwards reports to the District’s Safe2Say Team:

• Life Safety Reports – Sent 24/7 via phone, email, and text until a team member confirms receipt.
• Non-Life Safety Reports – Sent daily via email/text between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

The District team follows response protocols and shares reports with relevant school staff, such as principals, counselors, and school safety officers.

Receiving and Responding to Reports

Report Handling
Upon receiving a report via phone, text, or email, Safe2Say Team members log into the management program to access details. Team communication and report updates occur within the system. If a report involves a non-enrolled student, the team notifies the Crisis Center and provides enrollment details if known.

Law Enforcement Coordination
The Safe2Say Team lead, Superintendent, and Security Coordinator coordinate with Philadelphia Police on handling Life Safety reports and following up on Non-Life Safety reports. Guidelines are documented in the biannual Memorandum of Understanding with law enforcement.

Assessment & Response
Reports are classified as Life Safety or Non-Life Safety. The team may contact the reporter anonymously for more details, considering:

• The report’s nature and available information
• Law enforcement recommendations (if applicable)
• The team’s training and experience

Life Safety Reports
The Safe2Say Team coordinates with law enforcement, which may involve:

• Providing student/staff details for immediate response
• Sharing information with emergency responders
• Collaborating on investigations
• Documenting resolution in the system

The principal, with the team and law enforcement, decides if parents/guardians should be notified.

Non-Life Safety Reports
The Safe2Say Team may consult staff familiar with the student/situation. The principal, in coordination with the team and law enforcement, determines if parental notification is necessary.

Investigation & Documentation
School-based teams handle investigations per laws, policies, and confidentiality rules. They update the Safe2Say Team on progress and outcomes. Reports are documented, notes added, and cases formally closed in the management system.

Threat Assessment
If a report indicates potential violence, the team conducts an initial review to decide if it should be escalated to the Threat Assessment Team under Policy 805. Immediate threats are forwarded to law enforcement and the Threat Assessment Team.

Students with Disabilities
For reports involving students with disabilities, the District ensures compliance with state and federal laws, providing relevant records to law enforcement as allowed under FERPA.