Pup Patrol

As part of an innovative prevention strategy, the Pup Patrol team features weapons detection, a family-friendly breed dog, Tango (Golden Retriever), and a professional handler who will randomly visit secondary school classrooms throughout the year. If Tango detects the odor of a weapon or ammunition, she will ‘passively alert’ the handler by lying or sitting down near the detected item. The Pup Patrol will be accompanied by hand-held weapons detection devices (wands) and weapons AI technology that may also be used. 

Anonymous Alerts App 

 The Anonymous Alerts phone app is a more site-based communication tool for students to connect with school administrators anonymously concerning all matters on campus such as bullying, safety and health concerns, facility cleanliness, student depression, drug and alcohol issues, family problems, or other situations that may warrant immediate attention by school officials. Each middle and high school will have their own Anonymous Alert program.

Fortify FL App 

Fortify Florida is the district’s main anonymous safety tip app that is provided by the Florida Department of Education. It’s an anonymous reporting system that enables anyone to report campus safety concerns using the mobile phone number or Web-based app, 24/7. This app also connects users to the District Security Center. As always, if you
See Something… Hear Something… Say Something by calling (850) 922-KIDS. 

Important Notice

Florida Statute 943.082 states that if, following an investigation, it is determined that a person knowingly submitted a false tip through FortifyFL, the Internet protocol (IP) address of the device on which the tip was submitted will be provided to law enforcement agencies for further investigation, and the reporting party may be subject to criminal penalties under s. 837.05. In all other circumstances, unless the reporting party has chosen to disclose his or her identity, the report will remain anonymous.

Just as the district and schools have safety plans that we review and update regularly, parents need to review their emergency plans.

• LCS encourages parents to engage in meaningful conversations with their children about the critical importance of reporting and the serious consequences of making false reports.
• LCS encourages parents to engage in discussions regarding the prohibition of weapons within educational institutions and the associated consequences for any student found in possession of a firearm or other weapon.
• Be sure that your child's emergency contact information is up to date on file at their school. This is particularly important if you have changed phone numbers.
• Be sure you know what radio/TV stations to listen to for emergency information.
• Be sure the school has the current information about your caregiver.
• Be sure your child knows what to do/where to go if there is an emergency and no one is at home.
• Be sure your child knows how to reach you at all times.
• Be sure your child knows what to do if he/she comes home early. Should your child call you or someone else to let you know?
• If your child has lost the house key and can't get in, what should he/she do?
• Talk to your child about personal safety.
• Teach your child how to recognize danger signals.
• Make sure your child knows the sounds of smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, and sirens. Be sure your child knows what to do when he/she hears these at home or in a public location.

Emergency Management - Critical Incident Response

Leon County Schools (LCS) takes an all hazards approach in its emergency management and preparedness initiatives. The Leon County School Board has adopted the National Incident Management System.

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