Supporting Safe and Positive Colorado Schools

The Office of School Safety provides Colorado schools and communities with the tools and resources to create safe and positive school environments for all Colorado students, pre-kindergarten through higher education.

The three units of the Office of School Safety support Colorado schools:

- The School Safety Resource Center provides resources, consultation, training, and technical assistance -
- The Crisis Unit training school personnel responds to critical incidents and assists when called upon -
- The Grants Unit researches and manages grant opportunities for schools -

OSS Online Search Document Library

Colorado Interagency Working Group on School Safety

Educator Safety Task Force

School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC)

The mission of the Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) is to assist educators, emergency responders, community organizations, school mental health professionals, parents and students to create safe, positive and successful school environments for Colorado students in all pre K-12 and higher education schools.

CSSRC Training/Presentation Request Form

All OSS Virtual Trainings

OSS Crisis Unit

The Crisis Unit is established in the Office of School Safety to provide crisis response training to school personnel and make available mental health professionals on a limited basis to assist in the aftermath of a critical incident, when requested.

Services from the Crisis Unit

OSS Grants Unit

The Grants Unit is established in the Office of School Safety to manage available school safety grant funding from state and federal authorities and provide grant training and consultation to schools across Colorado.

Currently Available Grants

Accessibility, Interpretation and Translation Support

The Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is dedicated to providing welcoming, inclusive, and accessible services to all Coloradans and beyond.

OSS Upcoming Events and Trainings

Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, OSS will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable all people to engage fully in our trainings, meetings and events. To request accommodations, please send an email directly to CDPS_School_Safety_Center@state.co.us at least two weeks before the event. Please make sure also to let the Center know if you need any of the materials in an alternative format. Thank you! All media requests need to be directed to Paula Vargas 303.239.4442 or Paula.Vargas@state.co.us

What's New?

November 18, 2024

FBI Statement Regarding Offensive Text Messages

Unfortunately, a number of segments of our population are being harassed with horrific and untrue text messages.

November 13, 2024

Office Of School Safety Trainings and Workshops

The Colorado School Safety Resource Center provides training, technical assistance, consultation and resources to all pre-K through higher education schools. The Grants Unit oversees all state grants for schools and provides workshops on researching and applying for funding.

October 18, 2024

Post Election School Resources

Elections can be a turbulent time for our communities and schools. After elections schools and communities can experience acts of bullying, bias, discrimination, anger and violence. These acts can often cause fear and distress.

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OSS Online Search Document Library

OSS Online Search Document Library

In order to provide easier access to search for and find training, guidelines, articles, assessment tools, and other resources, OSS has created this Online Search Document Library repository.

E-updates

E-Updates

Looking for the latest information about upcoming training events, new resources, grant opportunities, and school safety announcements? Our monthly E-Update has them all. Be sure to Sign up to receive it by email.

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Claire Davis School Safety Act

This Act imposes a limited waiver of sovereign immunity for schools if a school fails to exercise “reasonable care” to protect all students, faculty and staff from “reasonably foreseeable” acts of violence that occurs at school or a school-sponsored activity. Learn More about Claire Davis School Safety Act (C.R.S. 24-10-106.3) Resource Page

Child abuse hotline

Call 1-844-CO-4KIDS to report concerns of child abuse and neglect statewide. Learn More about CO-4-Kids

SAMSHA Bullying App

SAMSHA's Bullying App for Parents & Students

SAMHSA’s bullying prevention efforts include the KnowBullying app, a free smartphone tool that provides information and guidance on ways to prevent bullying and build resilience in children. The KnowBullying app can be downloaded unto either iOS® Devices or Android™ Devices.

OSS Newsletter

Colorado Crisis Services