Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out these resources as you develop your plan.
State Programs
Contact Information
State Programs
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
As DC’s state education agency, OSSE works urgently and purposefully, in partnership with education and related systems, to sustain, accelerate, and deepen progress for DC students.
Website: https://osse.dc.gov/
Metropolitan Police Department
One of the 10 largest local police agencies in the United States, the MPD, is the primary law enforcement agency for the District of Columbia.
Website: https://mpdc.dc.gov/
DC Public Schools
DC Public Schools ensures that every school guarantees students reach their full potential through rigorous and joyful learning experiences provided in a nurturing environment.
Website: https://dcps.dc.gov/
Office of School Security
The Office of School Security works with other agencies to make sure that schools provide a physically safe environment for learning. Their goal is to prevent criminal activity in and around schools, to investigate incidents, and to coordinate an effective response to serious misbehavior or crime.