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RSD6 Safety and Security

July 16, 2018

District Wide District Wide

• Issuance of identifiable Incident Command Structure (ICS) traffic

vests for administrators (2016/1017)

• Procurement of “Heat Blankets” (2016)
• Repairs to interior/exterior doors [addressing functionality]

(2017/2018)

• Removal of bushes near buildings (2016/2017)
• Procurement of portable radios (2017)
• Implemented “All Call” accessibility for all classrooms

(2017/2018)

WAMOGO Wamogo

• Installation of Interior and exterior CCTV camera system (2018)
• Retooling locks in auditorium and both gymnasiums [accessible

by master room key] (2015)

• Installation of intercom system located at kitchen entrance

(2016)

• Installation of door magnets to classroom doors [addressing

door wedging issues] (2016)

• Procurement of “ERT” traffic vests (2016)
• Procurement of portable traffic chain and cone(s) [front drive]

(2016)

Elementary Schools

Elementary Schools

• Installation of magnetic door release to four special education doors

and the library at Warren School (2015/2016)

• Installation of upgraded Fire Alarm system at Warren School (2015),

James Morris (2016)

• Installation of vehicular signs and and markings (2016/2017)
• Procurement of “Air Horns” for recess bags (2018)
• Installation of handicap lift assist apparatus at JMS (2016)
• Repairs of public address systems at James Morris (2018)
• Installation of strobe in handicap bathroom at James Morris (2015)
• Installation of “Fire Strobes” in eight (8) classrooms at James Morris

(2016/2017)

Current Upgrades Current Upgrades

• Installation of CCTV camera systems at all Elementary Schools
• Replacement of antiquated fire panel and system at WAMOGO.
• Installation of speakers in several classroom at James Morris
• VoIP Phones at Warren

Future Upgrades Future Upgrades

• Replacement of Door System
• Door Vestibules
• Replacement of Intrusion Alarm system at all schools

Threat Assessments Threat Assessments On October 26-27, 2016, threat assessments were conducted at each

• f the four (4) RSD 6 school buildings by members of the the Critical

Infrastructure Protection Unit of Homeland Security and State Department of Education. Next scheduled threat assessments are on September 17-18, 2018.

Training Training

• ICS - 100: “An Introduction to the Incident Command Structure System. (This training was

provided by Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Regional coordinator Thomas Vannini and Hank Paszczuk).

• IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do (This mandatory online training was offered in

October 2016 for all faculty and staff members).

• Safe and Sound Schools program (Michele Gay) provided to Wamogo on April 2, 2018
• Social Media/Cyberbullying lecture by Trooper Sam McCord of the Connecticut State Police

Computer Crimes Unit on May 24, 2018

• A minimum of at least one emergency drill per month is conducted at each of the schools of

Regional School District 6.

Area Trends in School Safety and Security

Area Trends in School Safety and Security

• Region 10 Board of Education unanimously approved for seven (7)

security officers to be armed (concealed) starting in the 2018 fall semester.

• Region 10 on staff security are retired state and local police officers

ranging from 20-25 years of experience and training.

• Region 10 security officers will undergo re-training and certification via

(P.O.S.T.) Police Officer Standards and Training Council in August 2018

• Total estimated yearly cost of salary(s) with benefits for seven (7)

security officers range from approximately $233,000- $270,000.

• Approximate cost of arms and supplies: $10,000.00
• Approximate cost of associated liability insurance:TBD