Michigan
Michigan 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 Resources
State Programs
Office of School Safety
The Michigan State Police, Office of School Safety (OSS) is committed to delivering quality services to schools throughout the state of Michigan. By fostering communication between school and law enforcement, the OSS promotes strategies to encourage safe and secure learning environments that reduce threats, build trust, and improve the quality of life for K-12 students in Michigan.
Email: MSP-SchoolSafety@michigan.gov
Website: https://www.mi.gov/officeofschoolsafety
Quarterly Newsletter Sign-up: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIMSP/subscriber/new
OK2SAY
OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools. It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.
Phone: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is responsible for coordinating state and federal resources to assist local government in response and relief activities in the event of an emergency or disaster, as well as coordinating homeland security initiatives and various federal grants.
Phone: 517-284-3745
Email: MSP-EMHSD@michigan.gov
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_60152---,00.html
MIReady
MIReady provides simple ways to make everyone safe and to prepare them and others before, and when, an emergency situation occurs.
Email: MSP-MIReady@michigan.gov
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/miready/0,8237,7-375-89495---,00.html
Michigan Department of Education
The Michigan Department of Education offers numerous programs and initiatives supporting school improvement efforts. These resources improve outcomes for learners and provide information about school performance for parents and community
Phone: 833-633-5788
Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-81376---,00.html
Contact Information
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State Resources
Final Recommendations of the School Safety Task Force
2018
This report outlines recommendations for collaboration, planning, and assessment of school infrastructure and safety policies for schools in Michigan.
Michigan School Safety Legislation Summary
This resource provides information on school safety requirements and recommendations for Michigan schools and districts to use when establishing or reviewing policies and procedures.
Incident Reporting (Public Act 551)
This tool allows schools and districts in Michigan to report an incident to the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety.
School Safety Liaison (Public Act 549)
This survey allows schools and districts to appoint a liaison to the Michigan school safety commission, per Public Act 549.