School Safety

The SPS Security Department is responsible for emergency management and the effective implementation of District-wide safety and security policies, programs, directives, and training. The SPS Security Director collaborates closely with the Superintendent, the Stamford Police Department, the SPS Facilities Team, and the school principals to ensure the continued safety and security of Stamford Public Schools.  

School Resource Officers 

School resource officers (SROs) are sworn police officers who have received added training in school-based law enforcement and crisis response strategies. SROs use community policing concepts (e.g. community liaison, mentor, role model, and law enforcement officer).   

SROs are assigned to secondary schools and work closely with building principals and the SPS Security Department. SROs are employed and supervised by the Stamford Police Department.  

School Security Staff 

All elementary, middle and high schools have security staff who help create a safe and secure school environment for students, staff, and families. Security staff assist with student management, arrival and dismissal, securing points of entry, and more. Security staff report to the building principals and SPS Security Department.  

Emergency Protocols 

School staff are trained to initiate a variety of emergency protocols to help keep students safe. Each school is required to have a School Safety & Security Plan and each school conducts safety drills throughout the year.  

There are four emergency protocols:  

• Secure School - Precautionary Due to Outside Activity
• Shelter in Place - Emergency Response Requiring Clear Hallways
• Lockdown - Potential Threat Inside Building
• Evacuation - Everyone Moved to Location Outside of Building