ACPS Security & Emergency Management

ACPS Weather Alert for Feb. 13, 2025: Schools and all offices will operate on their normal schedules tomorrow, Thurs., Feb. 13, 2025. All school activities and transportation will run as normal. acps.k12.va.us

We are so proud of K-12 Substance Use Prevention and Early Intervention Services Coordinator Fredy Martinez for being awarded the 2024 Youth Leadership Award by the @WRAP_org! 🎉 Check out the full video of the award presentation. 🏆 #ACPSIsTheBest

Incredible connections made & wisdom shared at “Your Future Today” mentoring event - a testament to the power of mentorship & community support. Let’s continue to uplift & empower our youth. #MentorshipMatters #ACPS #CommunityEngagement

We celebrated Crossing Guard Appreciation Day this morning by treating our ACPS crossing guards to coffee, thank you's and other expressions of gratitude at the @AlexandriaVAPD! 🚸 @ACPSk12Supt

Safety First! Let's talk about keeping our community secure. Secure your firearms, lock them up, and help keep our community safe. #firearmsafety

Happy Halloweekend! 🎃👻 Before heading out for any Halloween festivities this weekend, make sure your children know who to contact or where to go in case of an emergency. Be prepared, not scared!

Do you know what to do during an #earthquake? Practice with us during the Great #ShakeOut! ⬇️ DROP to your hands & knees. 😟 COVER your head & neck with 1 arm & hand. Crawl under a nearby desk/table or go to an interior wall away from windows. ✋HOLD ON until the shaking stops.

#ICYMI: The City’s new school zone Speed Camera Safety Program is now live. Citations will be issued to drivers caught speeding. Learn more about the program and see the list of speed camera locations: alexandriava.gov/go/3785

In emergency or urgent situations, division and school staff work collaboratively with each other as well as with any relevant outside agencies. Learn more about our emergency management procedures and resources. acps.k12.va.us/about-us/expre…

The City of Alexandria is preparing to officially start the new school zone speed camera program on Sept. 18, 2023. Right now, the speed cameras near @FCHammond, @JohnAdamsElem, @FerdinandTDayES and @GWMSPrexies are issuing warnings. acps.k12.va.us/about-us/expre…

Closing up our final day on Taney Avenue! Thanks so much to ⁦@PHSchoolACPS⁩ for allowing us to be your neighbor! The STARS are headed back to Janney’s Lane! ⁦@MacArthurACPS⁩ 💫

The application process for fall 2023 Teen CERT is still open. This is a great way for Alexandria high school students to learn about their community and get involved in emergency preparedness, response and recovery efforts. Deadline to apply is Aug. 31. alexandriava.gov/CERT

Ask ACPS makes it easy for families, students, staff and community members to engage with us! Have a question on a divisionwide topic? Email ask@acps.k12.va.us or fill out the online form to receive a response: acps.k12.va.us/ask

Congratulations to Lieutenant Leddyanne Dell, Deputy Emergency Manager Kevin Coleman, Volunteer CERT Coordinator Marjorie Windelberg, and Medical Services Deputy Chief Brian Hricik for receiving @nvemsc regional awards. Well done!

As the school year comes to an end you may see an increased police presence in areas of concern around the City. This is just a proactive approach to enhance public safety. Your safety is our number one priority. #CommunitySafety #EnhancedSecurity #bradlee

To allow staff sufficient time for these important end-of-year tasks, please note the early dismissal schedule for students during the last week of school. acps.k12.va.us/about-us/expre…

Notification:: On June 7, 2023, The City of Alexandria will conduct a training exercise in the 3800 block of Braddock Road. While we may simulate real-life scenarios, understand it is a training exercise, and there will be no immediate threat to the public.

Thank you SRO Hill!

A picture is worth a thousand words and this one speaks volumes about the positivity of community policing. #communitypolicing #buildingrelationships #strongertogether

The ACPS Office of Safety and Security Services will begin installation of weapons screening equipment across secondary school locations today. This equipment installation is in preparation for the launch of the pilot weapons screening program. acps.k12.va.us/about-us/expre…