Keeping campuses safe by learning current data, policies, and best-practices to support students. Satisfies state mandates. (Presentation time approx. 60-90 minutes). Topics offered:

SCHOOL STAFF PRESENTATIONS:

Through multimedia presentations, the Safe School Institute promotes personal safety to aid students in avoiding victimization, deter delinquency and emphasize the importance of reporting criminal activity on campus. Satisfies state mandates. (Presentation time approx. 30-45 minutes). Topics offered:

STUDENT PRESENTATIONS:

2017
Terroristic Threat at a Local High School: After school, a 9th Grade student told other students of his plan to place
bombs in the school’s cafeteria on the following day. The student went on to say that after the bombs exploded, while
the students were fleeing the building, they would be shot. A tipster called Crime Stoppers and provided that information.
An investigator immediately contacted a Campus Officer. The juvenile was arrested for 3rd Degree Felony Terroristic
Threat and charged. No explosive devices were discovered on the school campus. The juvenile suspect was held at the
Harris County Juvenile Detention Center for a period of days and then released into the custody of his parents. This plot
was thwarted and the juvenile suspect was arrested due to the Crime Stoppers tip.
Firearm on Campus: A call came into the tip line regarding a social media conversation about a student at a local high
school who had a gun in the waist band of his pants. Crime Stoppers notified the school resource officer of the student
that had a weapon in the classroom. The resource officer and the assistant principle located the student in the classroom
and instructed him to exit the class. After searching the student, no gun was located. The assistant principal instructed
the remaining students to step out of the classroom to complete a thorough search for a weapon. A couple of rows over
from where suspect was sitting, another student’s back pack was located that contained a black Glock 17 (9) millimeter.
The school resource officer took possession of the weapon and ensured it was secured. As a direct result of the student
tipster, charges of possession of prohibited weapon in a weapon free zone were filed on the student that actually had
the gun.

2018
Inappropriate Pictures at a Local High School: In 2018, Crime Stoppers of Houston received a tip through the website
regarding inappropriate pictures of a female student that were being shared. The tipster provided the name of a male
student that posted and texted the pictures. Crime Stoppers contacted the school administrators who were able to
determine that one of the suspects did in fact have pictures of a female student and posted them on a social media site.
As a result of the tip, the male student received an administrative discipline.

2019
Attempted Suicide of a Local High School Student: A student tipster called the tip line in 2019 reporting they were
worried that a friend might commit suicide. The student in question had been cutting their arms and had attempted to kill
themselves several times in the past and recently cut their wrists to the point of passing out from blood loss. The tipster
was very worried because the student was talking a lot about suicide that day and they were afraid he/she would actually
go through with it. The school counselor was notified and assessed the student and a safety plan was put in place for
the student and their family.

2020
Requested Tip Line Presentation: A Houston Area High School had a weapon related fatality and had our Deputy
Director speak on the Tip Line to educate on what to do in the event of knowing about a situation that may occur or
has occurred. As well as how to use the mobile app or call the tip line number, what the process looks like and how to
potentially receive a cash reward.

2021
Bullying at Local Elementary School: A Houston Area Elementary School had us out to present on Bullying Prevention.
The counselor then followed up with the education specialist who presented and made them aware of a bullying and
harassment situation regarding a group of students. She reached out to make sure that she was following the proper
protocol of reporting the bullying/harassment situation. This then lead the Safe School Institute to create Educator
Flow charts to assists educators and professional safe in the school system when handling certain situations and what
potential next steps are.

2022
Increase in Vaping Presentation Requests: The Safe School Institute received numerous requests from school
counselors across the Houston area for resources specific to preventing student vaping. To address this growing trend,
the team created a vaping specific student presentation, post-presentation assessments, and held virtual webinars
(SAVE Webinars) designed for school educators, admin, school staff, and other Crime Stoppers organization across the
state to best empower schools across Texas.

2023
Bullying Prevention Success: After facilitating a presentation on bullying prevention to 5th graders at an elementary
school in San Antonio, Texas, the counselor informed our team that students had improved their treatment of one
another. Students also took the “on Wednesdays we wear pink” from Mean Girls and made it into a day where they did
intentional acts of kindness. A parent even got involved and made shirts for the entire 5th grade cohort.
Dangerous Online Relationship for Local Student: Following a presentation on teen dating violence and human
trafficking prevention at an early college preparatory school, a student came forward, disclosing concerns about an
online relationship she had been engaging in. The counselor was able to offer ongoing support after her disclosure.

2024
Substance Abuse at Texas School: Following a presentation on substance use and vaping prevention at an alternative
campus in San Antonio, TX, several students sought support from their counselors for resources on sobriety. The school
counselor reached out to our team, and we provided a list of local resources for students and their families.
Middle Schooler in Abusive Relationship: Immediately after a teen dating safety and sexual misconduct presentation
in San Antonio, TX, one of our staff members was approached by a middle school student who disclosed that she had
experienced abuse but was afraid to tell anyone. With the counselor’s support, she was able to confide in her parents
and begin therapy. During a later visit, she shared that she had started opening up to her therapist.

2025
Inappropriate Pictures at a Local Middle School: Following a presentation on Cyber Safety and AI Awareness at a
middle school, a student recognized a situation involving a friend who had created an online profile that was being used
inappropriately. Concerned about potential legal consequences, the student sought guidance. Our Safe School Director
worked with the student to connect with the school counselor, and together they encouraged the prompt removal of the
profile – helping prevent further harm and potential repercussions