School Safety

At Red Clay, the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and school communities are our highest priorities. We are committed to creating secure, supportive learning environments where every child feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. Through proactive safety measures, strong community partnerships, and dedicated personnel, we work every day to protect our schools.

The Office of School Safety is staffed by commissioned State of Delaware Constables and Delaware State Troopers contracted to the District who serve as School Resource Officers.

In addition to responding to daily calls for service from our schools, we provide many other services to Red Clay students, staff, and the broader community:

Respond to emergencies and investigate reports of crimes that occur on school properties.
Manage the District Emergency Response Team and train Incident Response Teams at schools.
Provide school safety and internet safety classes for students of all grade levels and parents/guardians during PTA and PTO workshops.

The Safe DE app is a 24/7 support system for students, families, and school employees.

The Safe DE app empowers every member of our school community to seek assistance whenever they need it, while remaining completely anonymous.

Whether it’s a student battling bullying, a family in need of food or shelter, a school employee feeling overwhelmed, or anyone facing a personal challenge – Safe DE is here to support us.

The Safe DE app provides three ways for our school community to ask for and receive help:

· GET RESOURCES is a safe space for users to explore essential needs and wellness resources at their own pace. It provides a confidential way to connect with local resources, ensuring privacy and dignity for those seeking assistance.

· CRISIS TEXT LINE provides users with immediate mental health support. With a network of 27,000+ trained crisis counselors, users can text with a counselor (day or night), making sure no one feels isolated in their time of need. Counselors are available 24/7, 365 days of the year.

· ASK FOR HELP is an anonymous communication channel between users and designated school personnel. It allows users to request help directly from their school without the pressure of disclosing their identity. Users may also request help for a friend or family member.

We kindly urge all parents to download the app. Safe DE is not only a support system for your children, but also for YOU.

Getting Started with Safe DE:

1. Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

2. Select your school from the dropdown menu or enter the code provided by the school.

3. Accept the Terms & Conditions.