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Promoting School-Community Partnerships Nationwide

Welcome to School Safety Partners

We focus on long-term funding for school safety best practices. Take this quick tour to see how we can help your school or school district.

House Passes Legislation to Protect Students on School Run Overnight Trips

Currently no federal laws oversee student safety on off-campus, overnight trips sponsored by public schools....
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Interoperable Communications Funding Must Be Saved

Unless H.R. 1819 is kept alive nearly $1 billion for safety projects could be lost....
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Columbine Author Tours U.S. School Shooting Sites

Jeff Kass will lead town hall forums that aim to promote a national conversation, and propose answers....
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Columbine High School Triumph Over Tragedy

Read Colorado's historic resolution. "April 20, 1999, became a 'new beginning' for countless families and others who recognized this tragedy as a benchmark for change."
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2009 School Safety Index

Both IT and physical breaches are on the rise. Most IT breaches originate internally - 41% from students and 22% from staff or employees. Top barriers: lack of budget, too few staff resources & the need for more tools.
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Gov. Ritter Announces Recovery Act Law Enforcement Grants

$16.4 million available for state and local law enforcement agency projects such as multi-jurisdictional task forces and technology improvements. Apply by May 1.
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Michael Dorn

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Michael Dorn believes that every school can be a safe, warm and supportive environment for children to grow and flourish. We all know that safety is a crucial issue for our schools, the children entrusted to their care and those who dedicate their lives to educating them. It would seem self-evident that teachers cannot perform their magic with children and children cannot learn to their best potential without a safe, calm and nurturing climate.
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Coach Who Helped Launch NFL Careers Is Slain
An Iowa high school coach who helped launch several professional football careers was gunned down in front of students by a former player who was taken to a psychiatric ward days earlier, authorities said. (June 24)


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