Good afternoon, Wolves.  Please see the information below from Leon County Schools.

At Leon County Schools, the safety of our students and employees always comes first. We use a comprehensive approach to safety and security focusing on proactive and preventative strategies to ensure safety for all. In the district's ongoing, innovative efforts to keep school safety at the forefront, LCS has enhanced our Safe Schools Initiative.

Below are enhancements that were announced today that the district will begin implementing in 2023 to support the safety and security at our secondary school sites. Each program sets the stage for ensuring that the district is prepared for any situation that may arise. The programs will strengthen existing safety and prevention measures and protocols, and will enhance communication between students, families, their schools and the community.


Weapons Detection Program (Beginning in early 2023)

  *   Pup Patrol

As part of an innovative prevention strategy, the Pup Patrol team features a weapons detection, friendly-breed canine (a Labrador Retriever) and a professional handler who will randomly visit secondary school classrooms throughout the year to search for weapons on campus. If the Pup detects the odor of a weapon or ammunition, she will 'passively alert' the handler by laying or sitting down near the detected item.

  *   Magnetometers

Every Leon County School has handheld magnetometers to wand and search for possible weapons on campus. The Pup Patrol will be accompanied by staff using these weapons detection devices.



Reporting Safety Concerns

  *   Anonymous Alerts App (Available early 2023)

The Anonymous Alert App is a site-based communication tool for students to connect with school administrators anonymously concerning all matters on campus such as: bullying, safety and health concerns, facility cleanliness, student depression, drug and alcohol issues, family problems, or other situations that may warrant immediate attention by school officials. Each school site will implement their version of the app where alerts will be sent directly to the administrative team at that school.



Fortify Florida is the district's main anonymous safety tip app that is provided by the Florida Department of Education. It's an anonymous reporting system that enables anyone to report campus safety concerns using the mobile phone number or Web-based app, 24/7. This app also connects users to the District Security Center. As always, if you See Something...Hear Something...Say Something by calling (850) 922-KIDS.

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