Calls or texts to 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) are answered by
analysts in the Ohio Homeland Security’s Threat Assessment and Prevention (TAP)
Unit. When action is needed, the TAP Unit
immediately forwards information to local school officials, local law
enforcement agencies and other involved agencies.
“The safety of our boys and girls remains the top priority
of our schools,” said Ohio Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard A.
Ross. “The SaferOH tip line provides another resource for schools and school
districts in their continuing efforts to provide a safe and secure educational
environment.”
Research shows that in 81 percent of violent incidents in
U.S. schools, someone other than the attacker knew something was occurring or
was about to occur but failed to report it, typically out of fear of being a “snitch”
or becoming the target of the attacker or bully as well.
School safety analysts may ask for additional information,
but the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for
later follow-up.
