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School Safety
A Message About Safety and Security:
At Lake Park High School, we are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all students, staff, and visitors every day. Our team of experienced safety professionals is trained to respond quickly and efficiently in emergencies, while also serving as visible and approachable members of our school community. By building strong relationships, our team fosters trust and encourages students to share their concerns. In partnership with staff, they help guide student behavior, reinforce expectations, and model respect in line with District values. Through consistency, care, and collaboration, we work to ensure that every member of the Lake Park community feels secure, supported, and prepared to succeed.
Safety Partnerships
See Something, Say Something:
Safe2Help, a 24/7 program that offers students a safe, confidential way in which to share information that might help prevent suicides, bullying, school violence, or other threats to school safety.
Safe2Help encourages students to “Seek Help Before Harm” through a variety of channels (a mobile app, text, phone, or website) at no cost to students.
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Lake Park High School follows the Run, Hide, Fight model from the Department of Homeland Security.
Staff receive annual training from Roselle Police Department instructors who are ALICE-certified.
The District’s mass notification system provides immediate overhead alerts and notifies first responders.
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Fire, lockdown, severe weather, and evacuation drills are conducted regularly, in compliance with state law and in coordination with local police and fire departments.
Staff are trained in the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) developed by The "I Love U Guys" Foundation, ensuring consistent language and actions across our campuses during emergencies.
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Lake Park is an active member of DuSMART, working closely with law enforcement and emergency service agencies.
Sponsored by Roselle Police and Fire Departments, the District has access to DEDIRS and STARCOM21 emergency communication systems for direct interoperability with first responders.
The District also hosts first responder training events throughout the year, such as Active Threat Response and Rescue Task Force exercises.
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Lake Park campuses are equipped with surveillance cameras, vape detection devices, and secure access control systems.
Trained security personnel carry emergency radios for immediate contact with law enforcement.
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Our Threat Assessment Team is fully trained in the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) model, a nationally recognized, evidence-based approach designed to enhance school safety. The team includes administrators, mental health professionals, and School Resource Officers (SROs) who bring valuable law enforcement and safety expertise to the process. Together, we:
Identify and Assess Concerns: Evaluate reported behaviors or statements that may indicate a threat to self or others.
Distinguish Transient vs. Substantive Threats: Use CSTAG criteria to determine whether a concern is minor and short-term or requires a more serious response.
Intervene Appropriately: Develop and carry out intervention plans that may include safety measures, counseling supports, and collaboration with families and community partners.
Ensure Safety and Support: SROs play a key role in assessing risk, coordinating with law enforcement when needed, and ensuring interventions are carried out in a way that prioritizes both safety and student well-being.
By following CSTAG, our team responds consistently, fairly, and effectively balancing safety with the support students need to be successful.