Safety & Security Resources in Our Schools

I am a steadfast advocate for safety and security at NPS schools — against threats old and new, from school violence and mental health crises to bullying and online safety risks. I was Chair of the NPS Board for three terms, leading during one of the most demanding stretches in public education, and worked to expand resources addressing the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of our students. NPS also launched the Vector Alert Tip Reporting app that provides students, parents/guardians, and staff a safe way to report bullying, threats, and safety concerns anytime, anywhere, and on any device. I will continue to advocate for expanding security resource officers to all NPS schools, including elementary schools, and for strengthening mental health support and digital safety protections that address the risks students face today.

Providing safe and secure learning environments at NPS schools is fundamental and requires an integrated effort by our city, state, and community partners to recognize, understand, and address risks — physical and digital — before they impact our schools. Overall, security begins with a culture of civility, trust, and dialogue with the broader community and city partners, of which we can each do our part.