Safety & Security



  • "Improving campus safety is a never-ending job and despite all that we do, we always have room to grow in our efforts. It’s imperative that we continue to grow because without safety – nothing else matters. Nothing."

    - Dr. Eric Wright, Superintendent of Schools

    (Read the full email from Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright in response to the horrific shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022.)

    The Hays CISD Safety & Security Department was created in mid-2018 by Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright and the Board of Trustees.  The vision and goal of the department was to consolidate duties and projects in the area of school safety and school security into one department and to provide one point of contact for the needs of the district and students.

    If your report is an emergency or based on an imminent threat, call 9-1-1

    In the event you are on-site and have an issue requiring assistance such as lock-out, escort, etc. contact the after-hours & weekend number to request assistance of a district security officer at 1-888-363-6032.  In the event of an emergency, contact 911 and then this number for district response.

    The district has several additional tools to help you report concerns or connect with district leadership regarding school safety. One of the best defenses against acts of violence at schools is the entire community working together to ensure safety. Remember - if you see something, say something.  

  • Mental Health Outreach



    LEAVE A TIP NOW

    Hays HopeLine is a convenient and confidential way for students and parents to report bullying, harassment, or any other personal or mental health crisis.

     

  • School Threat Reporting

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    LEAVE A TIP NOW

    The Texas Suspicious Activity Reporting Network iWatchTexas website is a place you can report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate criminal, terroristic, or school safety-related threats.

  • Campus Crime Stoppers
     Link to Hays County Crime Stoppers
      

    LEAVE A TIP NOW

    The Crime Stoppers program is a partnership between law enforcement and our community which enables the public to share crime or safety related information anonymously by phone or by using the online P3 platform.

Key Department Functions

  • Some of the key functions of the department are as follows:

    • Serve as a liaison between public safety partners for the district (police, fire, EMS and other entities)
    • Develop and maintain a District Emergency Response Plan
    • Develop and maintain Campus and Facility Emergency Response Plans for all Hays CISD campuses and facilities
    • Serve as the Emergency Management Coordinator for the district
    • Manage and serve on the District Safety Committee
    • Perform regular Campus Safety Audits
    • Perform and ensure improvement in emergency response drills (i.e. fire, lockdown and evacuation)
    • Provide training and other items necessary to ensure the safety and security of all partners of Hays CISD

  • District Safety Ideas & Policy Concerns

    link to Hey Hays site at www.hayscisd.net/heyhays  

    START A CONVERSATION

    The district's Hey Hays?! web feature allows you to start a conversation with the director of safety and security. Use this feature if you have an idea or policy concern. 

Standard Response Protocol (SRP)

  • SRP logo Standard Response Protocol is a classroom response enhancement for critical incidents, designed to provide consistent, clear, shared language and actions among all students, staff and first responders.

    Standard Response Protocol (SRP) Videos

     

SRP Posters

  • Click on the images for full-sized pdf versions:

    SRP - Hear It Do It        SRP - Cuando lo Escuches, Hazlo

    SRP - Say It Twice        SRP - Dilo dos Veces

Hays County Emergency Information

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    HaysInformed was developed by the Hays County Office of Emergency Services to provide a one stop website for emergency and critical information for the citizens of Hays County.   On the site citizens can find information on road closures, weather events, emergency operations and general notifications on public safety activity. 

iWatch Texas

  • School Threat Reporting
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    The Texas Suspicious Activity Reporting Network iWatchTexas website is a place you can report suspicious activities or behaviors that may indicate criminal, terroristic, or school safety-related threats.

    This site is not designed to report emergencies.
    If this is an emergency, call 911.

    Every report will be reviewed by analysts. Although not required, providing your contact information will allow follow-up questions, and if you prefer to report by telephone, please contact 844-643-2251.

    The report should take less than 5 minutes to complete.

    LEAVE A TIP NOW

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Warn Central Texas

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    The Capital Area Council of Government and its partners are pleased to offer an emergency notification system to residents of Central Texas. Registering with WarnCentralTexas allows local officials to contact their communities by phone, email and text during times of disasters or public safety events.

Safe Gun Storage

  • Keep 'Em Safe Texas logoKeep 'Em Safe Texas has many resources to assist with making homes safe with regards to firearms, including a Safe Gun Storage Checklist, tips for ammunition storage, gun safety coloring sheets for children, informative videos, detailed descriptions of gun storage devices, as well as answers to frequently asked questions.

    https://safegunstoragetexas.com/