District outlines layered safety plan and COPS grant to upgrade locks, cameras and communications
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District staff described a multi‑layered safety strategy — fencing, cameras, Catapult notifications, an anonymous WeTip hotline pilot and a COPS grant to fund locks, lighting and camera upgrades at priority sites — and a Galt PD officer described school‑resource priorities.
District staff and the Galt Police Department presented a multi‑layered school‑safety update that combined prevention, facility hardening and law‑enforcement partnerships.
Kuljeet (district staff) said the district has strengthened access control (fencing, locked gates), campus camera systems, visitor check‑in procedures, and regular drills including lockdown and shelter‑in‑place. The district has implemented Catapult for emergency notifications and launched a WeTip anonymous hotline pilot at McCaffrey with plans to expand districtwide. "We tip is monitored 24 hours a day," Kuljeet said, and staff described a phone‑tree for incidents that require immediate response.
Allie summarized the district's awarded COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services) grant and said planning has begun for upgrades at Greer, Fursite and Valley Oaks; she listed upgrades that would be eligible under the grant: classroom door locks, enhanced campus cameras, improved lighting, and some gate and fencing upgrades.
Officer Walters of the Galt Police Department described the school‑resource role and outreach: helmet and e‑bike/scooter safety demonstrations, participation in threat assessments and CCIC site evaluations, and home visits to support attendance. "Number 1 is provide safety and security," Officer Walters said, emphasizing relationship building and visibility on campus.
No formal policy or procurement action was taken at the presentation; staff said the COPS grant planning is in early phases and will be developed site by site.
