Miami-Dade Schools Police has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in adopting the “If You See Something, Say Something” initiative. Miami-Dade Schools Police (MDSP) Chief Ian A. Moffett was joined by Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho, officials from local, state, and federal law enforcement as well as Miami-Dade Council of PTAs/PTSAs president Joseph Gebara.
In December 2013, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) became the first and the only school district in the nation to partner with Homeland Security and adopting the nationwide initiative. The initiative encourages the community to report suspicious behavior and activity to law enforcement.
The partnership plays a pivotal role in helping to keep schools, students, and employees safe as evidenced recently by the courageous actions of a Miami-Dade Public Schools student who reported a threat to his school.
Students, parents, employees, and the community are encouraged to report any suspicious behavior or activity in and around schools to 305-995-COPS or 855-FLA-SAFE.
Recently, a Miami-Dade middle school student demonstrated tremendous courage and integrity by coming forward and reporting a threat to his school. As a result of this brave student “seeing something and saying something,” Miami-Dade Schools Police was able to quickly and safely eliminate a potentially dangerous situation on school grounds.