- Police Officers are always welcome in Parkland Schools
- Standing Invitation – Complementary Breakfast and Lunch Daily
- Develop Relationships, Expand Communication with Students
- Walk School Grounds, Establish Presence
- Parkland Police Pals
Quarterly Emergency Response Meetings
- 2 Township Police Departments
- 3 Township Emergency Management Agencies
- 2 EMS Agencies
- 3 Fire Departments
- Strong Relationships, Regular Communication
- Community-related projects (e.g shelters)
- Coordinated an Active Shooter Drill in 2011 in collaboration with all local EMS agencies
- South Whitehall Township, Upper Macungie Township, and Parkland School District collaborated on the purchase and development of a $450,000 Mobile Command Post
Capital Investment in Safety and Security Systems
- More than 1000 security cameras throughout the district
- Camera systems are accessible by local EMS staff
- Cameras and GPS units installed on all buses
- Part of a Unified Communications System that links together the phone system, video bulletin boards, and cameras
Physical Changes and Improvements
- All visitors are channeled through the main entrance; all other doors remain locked
- All staff and visitors must wear IDs as per District policy
- Installed signage and increased lighting in certain key areas
- Increased staff visibility
- Upgraded and secure vestibules in all schools
Comprehensive Planning
- Prevention
- Preparedness
- Response
- Recovery
Additional Programs
- Operation Safe Stop
- Teen DUI
- Clickit or Ticket
- DARE
- SAP (Student Assistance Program)