Department of School Safety and Security

Providing Support For

School Safety in BCPS

Offices Supporting Safety and Security

Department of School Safety and Security

Office of School Safety

Office of Safe Schools

Office of Student Behavior

Safety Resources

Student Handbook

Emergency Manual

Disciplinary Manual

Safety Tips

Talking to Your Child about School Violence

Talking Violence

Helping Children and Adolescents Cope with Violence and Disasters – What Parents Can Do

Safety and Security

Manual for Disciplinary Procedures (complete guide)

Section 1: Mission and Overview
Section 2: Preventative Intervention, Student Handbook
Section 3: Program Review
Section 4: Suspension/Expulsions - Procedures
Section 5: Scope of Authority/Criminal Reportable Offenses/Institutional Transitions
Section 6: Alternative Programs and Transitions
Section 7: Appeal and Mitigation
Section 8: Review and Reinstatement
Section 9: Forms
Section 10: References

Translations of Student Handbook

Other Forms & Hotlines

Immediate Emergency call 911

To report any incident relating to safety in our schools use
Safe Schools Tip Hotline 1-877-636-6332

Maryland Suicide and Crisis Hotline 1-800-422-0009

Harassment or Intimidation (Bullying) Reporting Form (Spanish)

Gang-Related Incident Reporting Form

Parental Opt Out Form