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School Safety and Security / Threat Assessment
School Safety and Security Coordinator (SSSC): Keith E. Gunuskey, Superintendent
Threat Assessment
The Wallenpaupack Area School District has created threat assessment procedures informed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the United States Secret Service in an effort to help our District and schools reduce violence and create a safe school climate for all.
The Wallenpaupack Area School District has established a threat assessment team for each school in our district and a district-wide team. The purpose of these teams represents the Board�s commitment to protecting the health, safety and welfare of its students and the school community, while providing the resources and support to address identified student needs. The Wallenpaupack Area School District Board of Directors have adopted a Threat Assessment policy (236) to address student behavior that may indicate a threat to the safety of a student, other students, school employees, school facilities, and the community.
Wallenpaupack Area School Police
- John Clader, Chief of School Police
- Eric Halas, School Police Officer
- Matt McCormick, School Police Officer
- Harry Shaffer, School Police Officer
School Safety and Threat Resources
- Safe2Say program - https://www.safe2saypa.org
- Suicide Hotline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
(1-800-273-8255) - Drug/Alcohol Abuse and Mental Health Services - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
(1-800-662-4357) - Victims Intervention Program (VIP) - https://vipempowers.org/
(1-570-253-4431)
Safe Schools Local Partners
- Pennsylvania State Police - Blooming Grove and Honesdale
- Hawley Police Department
- Wayne County Sheriff's Office
- Pike County Sheriff's Office
- Wayne County Emergency Management
- Pike County Emergency Management
- Wayne County 9-1-1
- Pike County 9-1-1
- Wayne County District Attorney's Office
- Pike County District Attorney's Office
- Pennsylvania Department of Health (Wayne and Pike Counties)
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