Safety and Security

Protecting our school community through preparedness, partnership, and care.

The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and visitors is a shared responsibility and a top priority across the Consolidated School District of New Britain. Our Safety & Security team works in close partnership with school leaders, Operations staff, local first responders, and the broader community to ensure our schools remain safe, secure, and supportive learning environments.

Our approach to school safety is proactive, layered, and grounded in preparedness. Through daily presence, ongoing training, thoughtful planning, and clear communication, we focus on prevention, readiness, and rapid response—always with the goal of minimizing disruptions to learning while maximizing care and support.

What does this look like in our schools?

Our safety efforts include:

Trained security personnel
Strong partnerships with local police, fire, and emergency services
Emergency preparedness planning and regular drills
Building access controls and monitoring
Clear protocols for reporting concerns

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Contact Us

If you have safety and security questions, please contact the security office at 860-225-6300 x 17683 or via email securitycontrol@csdnb.org

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Stronger Together

On Watch: Safety and Security Spotlight

On Watch recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional vigilance, professionalism, and commitment to keeping our schools safe. Honorees are recognized by Safety & Security leadership for actions that reflect readiness, responsibility, and care for our school community.

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Emergency Management Protocols

Emergency management protocols help ensure schools are prepared to respond calmly and effectively when unexpected situations arise. These plans emphasize coordination, clear communication, and student safety, and are supported by ongoing training and partnerships with local first responders.

Preparedness and Training

Preparedness is the foundation of school safety. The district works continuously to ensure staff are trained, informed, and ready to respond appropriately in a variety of situations. Emergency management protocols are regularly reviewed to reflect best practices and evolving needs.

Training and preparedness efforts are coordinated across schools, Operations, and district leadership, with an emphasis on readiness, communication, and maintaining calm, supportive learning environments.

Communication During an Emergency

Clear, timely communication is essential during any emergency. The district uses established communication systems to share accurate information with families and staff when appropriate, while prioritizing student safety and coordinated response.

Families are encouraged to keep their contact information up to date to ensure messages are received quickly. Communications are provided in multiple languages whenever possible to support accessibility for our diverse school community.

Family Guidance

During an emergency, the best way families can support their child and the school community is by following district guidance and allowing trained staff and first responders to do their work. In some situations, arriving at a school campus may delay response efforts or create additional challenges.

When family action is required, clear instructions will be communicated directly. Reunification procedures, when necessary, are designed with student safety and family reassurance as top priorities.

Reunification Plans

In certain situations, schools may implement reunification plans to safely and systematically reunite students with their families. These plans are designed to prioritize student safety, accountability, and clear communication, while supporting an organized and calm process.

Specific instructions will be shared directly with families if reunification is necessary. To support this process, families are asked to follow district guidance and wait for official communication before arriving at a school or reunification site.

Drills and Practice

Schools regularly conduct age-appropriate drills and practice procedures to help students and staff become familiar with emergency routines. These activities are designed to support preparedness while maintaining a calm, respectful approach that is sensitive to students’ developmental needs.

Drills are part of an ongoing commitment to readiness and continuous improvement, helping schools respond confidently and effectively if an emergency occurs.

Partnership and Coordination

School safety is strengthened through collaboration. The district works closely with local police, fire, emergency medical services, and community partners to support coordinated planning and response.

These partnerships help ensure emergency protocols align with local response systems and reflect shared expectations, communication, and care for the school community.

Say Something Anonymous Reporting System

What Should You Report?

You can help save lives by reporting observed threats, behaviors, actions, and harassment. Here are examples of some of the most common behaviors and incidents to report:

Acts of violence, with or without weapons
Verbal or physical abuse, assault or harassment
Sexual abuse, assault or harassment
Threats seen on social media
Bullying, fighting, harassment or intimidating behaviors
Bragging about weapons or a planned attack
Depression, anxiety or loss of self-control
Hopelessness, excessive guilt or worthlessness
Reckless behavior, theft and petty crimes
Social isolation or withdrawal
Substance or alcohol abuse
Suicide threats, cutting or other self-harm
Any other troubling situation or behavior

Challenging Behaviors Form

Please use the following form if you would like to report Challenging Behaviors such as bullying.