School safety and communication with parents continue to be a priority in Gwinnett County Public Schools. “The district’s commitment to ensuring our staff and students can teach and learn in a safe, secure, and welcoming environment is something we will never lose sight of,” says Dr. Al Taylor, GCPS chief of schools.
Here are a few critical safety updates in GCPS for the 2023–24 school year:
Gwinnett County Public Schools is making the visitor management process stronger with the installation of security vestibules at schools. Security vestibules give administrators control over who has access to the school’s interior. Vestibules provide an essential line of defense, helping administrators keep track of who is coming and going, and underscore the importance of a single point of entry and exit at the school. In addition, this school year marks the second year of fully implementing the Raptor system. Raptor enables each school to screen all adult visitors against the National Sex Offender Registry and establishes a consistent sign-in process across the district.
All GCPS schools are covered by the CrisisAlert system. This system allows users to call for help quickly, discreetly, and securely anywhere on school grounds. All teachers and staff in every GCPS school have been issued a Crisis Alert badge, allowing them to get help anywhere on campus immediately. The innovative technology identifies the location of the alert, down to the room and floor, so first responders know exactly where to go.
GCPS continues to build a culture of “see-something-say-something” in all schools and district offices. If you believe someone may be considering self-harm,
if you think someone may be carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, or if you believe that you or someone you know have been the target of violence or threat of violence or have witnessed violent or threatening conduct by another person, please let us know using any of the
available resources.
You now have three ways to contact us without disclosing your identity:
1. Go to www.p3campus.com/5105 and complete the tip form.
2. Scan this QR Code and download the GCPS Tips app for your smartphone.
3. The GCPS Tip Line is also available. Call 770-822-6513 or text GCPS to 738477 to help keep our schools safe!
