Mission  Statement

The mission of the Safety Office is to coordinate the overall safety program for Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS) including the efforts and programs of all departments and divisions of the school system.

This will provide a safe, healthy and efficient environment for pupils, employees and the public.

This mission is accomplished by developing, coordinating, and administering comprehensive accident prevention programs; developing policies and procedures related to all facets of safety in the schools, to include compliance with federal, state and local laws bearing on safety; coordinating with department heads, principals, teachers, other school staff and agencies with developing a county-wide school safety program; assisting with the development, implementation and coordination of safety committees in individual schools; reviewing and evaluating safety inspection data from schools and information contained on accident report forms (student, employees and the public) to establish trends, cause and preventive measures; investigating serious accidents, injuries, fires and unsafe acts for corrective actions; inspecting and/or investigating unsafe or potential unsafe conditions at schools, offices and other work locations or within neighborhoods.