PWCS is committed to launching thriving futures for our students, and a key part of this commitment is providing a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment for teaching and learning. The division continuously evaluates safety and security protocols and determines where improvements can be made in our capabilities to deter, detect, and defend. Among the improvements is additional school security officers (SSO). PWCS has contracted TriCorps Security to support schools who have encountered obstacles filling the SSO position or to assist schools in need of additional security.
The TriCorps Security officers have completed the mandatory state SSO certification training and have received training in the PWCS Crisis Management Plan response actions.
Starting May 1, TriCorps Security officers will begin serving as SSOs at schools throughout the division. They will be assisting current SSOs with various security tasks such as: