Safety & Security
Safety Committee
The MRH Safety Committee comprises District administrators, teachers, support staff, representatives of the fire and police departments in Richmond Heights and Maplewood, and parents. Under the direction of MRH Operations Director Michael Dittrich, the Safety Committee meets throughout the year to review and revise procedures designed to protect every individual in the District.
The Maplewood Richmond Heights School District pledges to maintain safe and inspirational spaces for learning. Nothing is more important. While discussions about dangerous intruders and violent weather can be unsettling for young and old alike, we are confident that the MRH family shares the District’s goal of being prepared for whatever threats may arise.
Raptor Alert Safety System (click to view)
Raptor Alert Safety System
Safety Training for Staff, Students
MRH employees are undergoing extensive day-long training sessions produced by Stategos and designed to help them react properly in the event of an intruder on District property. The sessions are presented by a team of veteran law enforcement and security professionals skilled in teaching defensive and, when necessary, offensive measures to halt a threatening situation. At the same time, the District is initiating procedures in classrooms and hallways to enhance location accuracy for staff and other first responders. Policies are also being formed to ensure new and temporary employees are familiar with safety protocols.
As always, the District holds frequent fire and tornado drills throughout the school year.
For pedestrians and bicyclists, we offer these safety tips for an uneventful trip to or from school.
School Resource Officer
It is the policy of the Maplewood Police Department to provide a qualified officer to the Maplewood Richmond Heights School District to function as a school resource officer. The school resource officer develops productive relationships with the school district, provide a safe learning environment for students and staff, and presents a positive role model for students.
Fiana Smith is the current School Resource Officer. She is a juvenile detective with the Maplewood Police Department.
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