Security

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About

The Security Department safeguards students, staff, and visitors across our urban schools, ensuring a safe and orderly learning environment. We proactively prevent and respond to incidents, enforce district policies, and support the well-being of our diverse school community

Security Services
422 City Hall
716-816-3707

  • Louis Petrucci, Chief Operating Officer & Chief of Safety and Security

  • Karen Murray, Associate Superintendent of School Leadership

  • Dr. Tanika Shedrick, Associate Superintendent of School Leadership

  • Crystal Taylor-Simon, Associate Superintendent of School Leadership

  • Dr. Tamara Thomas, Associate Superintendent of School Leadership

  • Fred Wagstaff, Executive Director, School Safety & Security

  • David Maccabees, Executive Director, School Safety & Security

  • Jennifer Little,  Supervisor of Security Services 

  • Timothy Molnar, Supervisor of Security Services 

  • Aaron Young, BPD Chief, School Safety & Security

  • Tammy Parsons, Administrative Assistant

  • Karla Walker, Administrative Assistant

Emergency Response to Critical Situations Plan

The Buffalo Public Schools Emergency Response to Critical Situations guide is designed to prevent or minimize the effects of emergencies and to facilitate the coordination of local, county and state resources with schools and the school district.  It is is reviewed and updated as required.

Pursuant to New York State Board of Regents August 10, 2011 amendment to subdivision (e) of section 155.17 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, please view the Districtwide Emergency Response to Critical Situations Plan