The OSSD Police Department

OSSD employs nine full-time sworn police officers, eight of whom are assigned to schools throughout the district, and a police chief that makes up the OSSD Police Department (OSSD PD). OSSD PD is responsible for the overall security of all facilities, employees, and students, and serves as the law enforcement agency for district events and facilities. Additionally, OSSD PD provides law enforcement support at school-sponsored extracurricular events. See OSSD BOT Policies EBC - Security and EBB - Safety Program.

Each OSSD school has, at minimum, one full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned to their campus for the protection of the students and staff members. While their primary role is to maintain order and security on and near school facilities, SROs provide far more than standard law enforcement efforts.

 

SROs are responsible for campus patrol, emergency preparedness, and drills, initial case investigations, subsequent follow-up, and, when necessary, making arrests. Additionally, the officers provide classroom presentations, counsel students and parents, engage students through mentoring, and serve as positive role models to help promote healthy relationships between youth and law enforcement.

 

NOTE: OSSD Police Officers are lawfully armed and will use necessary force to protect students and staff members. See OSSD BOT Policy EBCB - Response to Resistance.

 

OSSD & OSSD PD encourage students to always remain aware of their surroundings at all times. If you see something, say something. Students should report any suspicious behavior to their SRO or school administrator. Students can email the OSSD PD Tip Line at ossdpd@ossdms.org. Students may also report bullying anonymously through the Anonymous Bullying Reporting Form on the district website.