School Safety Phone Numbers

The Kansas Sate Department of Education in cooperation with the Kansas Highway Patrol has established a school safety hotline.  This hotline is a toll free number available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to give students, parents, and community members the opportunity to report any impending school violence.  As you are aware, students usually have knowledge of potential school violence before it occurs.  This hotline would give students the opportunity to anonymously report any potential violence.

To Report Threats of School Violence  1-877-626-8203

Personnel at the Salina Central Dispatch of the Kansas Highway Patrol will answer the hotline number.  The dispatchers will get as much information about each situation reported as the caller wishes to relay.  Upon receipt of a call, the dispatchers will notify appropriate law enforcement agencies and/or the office of the superintendent of schools depending upon the severity of the situation.


1-800-CHILDREN

1-800-CHILDREN provides 24/7 support without judgment. No question is too big or too small when it comes to parenting. Find helpful resources and supports near you through this site or connect with a real person by calling 1-800-CHILDREN. We offer free and confidential support in English and Spanish as well as multiple other languages.


National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988

988 is designated as the three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.


Suicide Prevention

Kansas-A Friend AsKS App
Office of the Attorney General and the Jason Foundation
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Suspicious Activity Report weblink

Report suspicious activity on-line. Reports submitted online are not monitored 24 hours a day. To report an emergency, or a crime in progress, Dial 911. To speak to someone directly about a crime or threat Call 1-800-KS-CRIME, or your local law enforcement. When reporting suspicious activity, or providing information about a crime, it is important to give accurate and detailed information about what occurred and where, and descriptions of the individuals or vehicles involved.    
Kansas Bureau of Investigation            

School Bus Safety Director
Keith Dreiling
785-296-4567
785-296-6659 (fax)
kdreiling@ksde.org

School Bus Safety
Public Service Administrator
 
Dennis Tate
785-296-4545
dtate@ksde.org

School Bus Safety
Public Service Administrator 

Melissa Ostermeyer
785-296-5659
mostermeyer@ksde.org
 

 

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