Safety and Security
Altoona Area School District Safety and Security - Mission Statement
The Mission of the Altoona Area School District Safety and Security Department is to provide high-quality school-based law enforcement services in order to promote safer schools and safer kids. Our fundamental goal is to protect students, faculty, staff, guests, and the entire school community.
Our Officer's basic responsibilities are to Educate, Informally Counsel, and Provide Law Enforcement Services. We strongly promote a safe, secure learning environment to enhance our youth to obtain a quality education. We will guide them positively and professionally through student, faculty, and police interaction with an emphasis on Respect, Integrity, Service, and Education.
Safety and Security Responsibilities:
- To oversee the overall health, safety and welfare of all students, faculty, and visitors to the Altoona Area School District.
- School Safety and Security Officers conduct business professionally and cordially that upholds the integrity and reputation of the Altoona Area School District.
- Safety and Security services plan and coordinate all Emergency Building Plans.
- School Safety and Security Officers assist and direct Principals with law enforcement and regulatory compliance issues such as Protection from Abuse orders and child custody court orders.
- School Safety and Security Officers maintain order in school buildings, on school buses and vans, and all School District property.
Bill Pfeffer
Director of Safety & Security and Head Security Guard
Caroline Little
Secretary