School Safety Resources

School Resource Officer (SRO) Resources

• Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) - Supporting Safe Schools
• SRO Guiding Principles (PDF)
• The Averted School Violence Near Miss Reporting System is a voluntary, non-punitive and anonymous means to share your stories and lessons learned to help prevent future tragedies from occurring.

Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity Best Practices
• K-12 School Security Guide  | VIDEO: How to use the CISA K-12 School Security Assessment Tool
  The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to our cyber and physical infrastructure. We connect our stakeholders in industry and government to each other and to resources, analyses, and tools to help them build their own cyber, communications, and physical security and resilience, in turn helping to ensure a secure and resilient infrastructure for the American people.
• Online Safety Resources and Tips for Families and School Communities Infographic

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Firearm Safety

• Be Smart for Kids (Safe Gun Storage) | Aaron Donald's YouTube video on secure gun storage.
• Gun Safe Storage Pledge

Mental/Behavioral Health

• NASP Prepare Crisis Support Guidance Brief
• NASP Prepare Crisis Support Guidance Extended
• 31n School-Based Mental Health Services - 2021 Legislative Report

Physical Security

• Security of Soft Targets and Crowded Places - Resource Guide (U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security)
• School Minimum Exterior Security Requirements Final Recommendations of the School Safety Task Force (2018)
• School Minimum Security Requirements for Interior Rooms Final Recommendations of the School Safety Task Force (2018)
• Selecting Physical Safety Measures

State Statutes - Requirements & Guidance

• School Safety Requirements - Drills, Documentation, and Reporting Requirements
• School Drill Documentation Form
• School Drill Observation Tool
• Best Practice Considerations for Armed Assailant Drills in Schools

Threat Assessment

• Bullying Prevention Strategies and Resources for K-12 Schools 
• Enhancing School Safety Using A Threat Assessment Model - An Operational Guide for Preventing Targeted School Violence. (source: U.S. Secret Service - National Threat Assessment Center)
• National Association of School Psychologists - Brief Facts and Tips
• National Threat Assessment Center: Averting Targeted School Violence (Video)

Vulnerability Assessments and Planning – Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency

• K-12 School Security Guide (3rd ed., 2022)  |  VIDEO: How to use the CISA K-12 School Security Assessment Tool
  The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to our cyber and physical infrastructure. We connect our stakeholders in industry and government to each other and to resources, analyses, and tools to help them build their own cyber, communications, and physical security and resilience, in turn helping to ensure a secure and resilient infrastructure for the American people.
• VIDEO: CISA - School Assessment Training conducted on March 22, 2022
  Ryan Streeter joined the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) School Safety Task Force as the Product & Training Branch Program Manager in October 2021. As Program Manager, Mr. Streeter oversees the design, development, launch, maintenance, and sunsetting of the task force’s product and training suites which are designed to help the school safety community advance the preparedness and response capabilities of the K-12 community. 
• K-12 School Security Guide (2nd ed., 2018)
• K-12 School Security Survey (2nd ed., 2018)

Miscellaneous

Safe Schools Week provides an opportunity for students, school staff, and community members to participate in activities, events, and conversations regarding issues affecting school safety. The Michigan State Police, Office of School Safety (MSP/OSS) has compiled a list of ideas to spark engagement during Safe Schools Week and enhance the safety and well-being of students and staff throughout the year.

PDF Downloads | List of Ideas to Spark Engagements | Elementary School Safety Pledge | Middle and High School Safety Pledge