Campus Supervisors are an integral part of the Department of Public Safety. Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety, campus supervisors monitor campus activities, assist school administrators and provide a safe learning environment.
The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is comprised of gang investigators and detectives. Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety, the unit is responsible for investigating felony and misdemeanor crimes. The unit also monitors and investigates gang activity.
Crossing guards promote student safety while overseeing the crossing of students at designated crosswalks. They monitor the flow of traffic to determine any risk of unsafe behaviors before allowing students to cross the street. Crossing guards verbally instruct students to look for turning vehicles once conditions are safe to step into the crosswalk and report safety risks and violations of the law to police.
The DeKalb County Schools Department of Public Safety Emergency Response Team (E.R.T) is a specialized unit trained to respond to all emergencies. They are prepared to respond to natural disasters and high risk situations that interrupt the normal operations of schools. Their mission is to safely resolve all situations.
Commander Craig Blakley
ERT Commander & Training Coordinator
The Office of Professional Standards investigates incidents and plausible suspicions of law breaking and professional misconduct attributed to officers on the force. Under the direction of the Director of Public Safety, the Internal Affairs Unit is an office of unparalleled integrity that provides effective control and behavior accountability through comprehensive proactive and reactive investigations and adjudications of misconduct. Internal Affairs is dedicated to providing superior investigative services to the DeKalb School Police Department to preserve the quality of life that our citizens and visitors enjoy.
The Safe Schools Unit, under the direction of the Director of Public Safety, is responsible for conducting school audits. School audits are designed to measure student and staff knowledge of school drills. The team monitors compliance with school crisis and natural disaster protocols.
Functions/Responsibilities
Review Safe School Plans
Conduct Safe School Audits
Conduct Lockdown Drills
Provide Safety Management and Support throughout School District
