Office of Safety and Security Services
The Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Office of Safety and Security Services is responsible for the physical security and environmental safety of all ACPS facilities. The office maintains and upgrades security systems, plans and implements safety policies and procedures, and completes regulatory testing and compliance efforts in relation to environmental safety and indoor air quality.
ACPS Anonymous Reporting System
Please call 911 to report an emergency or a crime in progress.
The ACPS Anonymous Reporting System allows students, staff, families and community members to securely and anonymously report concerns about someone in our school division who has experienced bullying or another incident that affects safety and well-being, or who may potentially be a danger to themselves or others.
To report an incident, please download the app below and use the online form in the app, which is available in multiple languages.
To learn more about this reporting system, please see the frequently-asked questions.
Need Assistance After Hours?
The Office of Safety and Security Services’ regular office hours are from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. For after-hours support, please contact 703-824-6690 or 571-289-8643
Contact Information
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John Contreras
Director of Safety and Security Services
1701 North Beauregard Street, 6th Floor
Alexandria, VA 22311
703-619-8500
john.contreras@acps.k12.va.us
Carlton Gerald
Assistant Director for Security and Emergency Operations
carlton.gerald@acps.k12.va.us
Cidel Peters
Security Services Supervisor
cidel.peters@acps.k12.va.us