Orange County Public Schools

School Safety Report

February 27, 2018District Police

Orange County Public SchoolsBackground

In 2014, A school safety consulting firm conducted a district-wide safety, security, and emergency management assessment. In response, several changes were implemented to improve Orange County Public Schools overall emergency preparedness and security profile.

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Orange County Public SchoolsConfidentiality Requirements

Per Florida Statutes 119.071All records, information, photographs, audio and visual presentations, schematic diagrams, surveys, recommendations, or consultations or portions thereof relating directly to the physical security of the facility or revealing security systems are exempt from public record request.

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Orange County Public SchoolsAreas Evaluated

• Facilities Security• Staff Preparedness• Traffic Safety• Design Criteria• Security Risk and Vulnerability Tools

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Orange County Public SchoolsAreas of Prioritization

• Organization• Emergency Preparedness• Physical School Improvements• School Design

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Orange County Public SchoolsDistrict Police

Established in August 2015 - primary focus on prevention and early intervention. Act as liaison with local agency partners Provide support to school administration Supports the vetting of all security threats

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Orange County Public SchoolsDistrict Police Support Units

• Asset Protection Unit• Communications Center• Information Analysis Unit Criminal offenses and school-based discipline collection Criminal intelligence analyst liaison Social media analytics

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District Police Chief and Commanders

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Orange County Public SchoolsDistrict Police Command Experience

• 170 combined years of law enforcement service• Career accomplishments include:

Two former Police Chiefs Two FBI National Academy Graduates Special Response Team Commander Central Florida Metro Swat Team Commander Explosives Canine Handler and Trainer Creator and implementer of community engagement programs

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District Police Sergeants

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Orange County Public SchoolsDistrict Police Sergeants Overview

• 130 combined years of law enforcement service• Career accomplishments include:

Administrative Sergeant for the Police Commissioner Violent Crimes Commander School Resource Officer among multiple agencies Community Affairs Specialist Member of the Crisis Intervention Multi Agency Team Major Crimes Sergeant Property Crimes Sergeant

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Orange County Public SchoolsSchool Resource Officers (SRO)

OCPS District Police collaborates with 9 local law enforcement agencies that provide SROs to the district.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Orlando Police Department Winter Park Police

Department Apopka Police Department Belle Isle Police Department

Maitland Police Department Ocoee Police Department Windermere Police

Department Eatonville Police Department

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Orange County Public SchoolsWeapon Screening

As an additional preventive measure, OCPS District Police conducts weapon screenings a number of times per month, utilizing both hand-held wands and portable walk-through metal detectors. Random Large and small scale Rely upon law enforcement intelligence

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Safety and Emergency Management

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Orange County Public SchoolsSafety and Emergency Management

Emergency Management and Business Continuity Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Emergency procedures manuals Tabletop exercises District-wide emergency response training District Incident Management Team (DIMT) Active assailant drills Inclement weather drills and notifications School emergency kits

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Orange County Public SchoolsSafety and Emergency Management

Fire, Health, and Safety SafeWalk Program Fire drills Comprehensive facility inspections Health Department inspection reporting

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Orange County Public SchoolsStaff Preparedness

• Training• Child Study Teams• Safe Schools Plans• School Emergency Response Team (SERT)• Tabletop Exercises• Facilitated Discussions

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Superintendent’s Comments

School Board Questions and Discussion