Office of Safety and Security

Office of Safety and Security

Safety and Security Mission Statement

The Office of Safety and Security Department is dedicated to providing high-quality services to the Newark Public Schools. Through partnerships, we are committed to creating a safe and secure environment that reduces violence, builds trust, and enhances the quality of life in our academic community. We are also committed to delivering a high standard of customer service to our community in an effective, responsive, and professional manner.

  • Office of Safety and Security

    190 Muhammad Ali Avenue
    Newark, NJ 07108

  • Department Head

    Levi A. Holmes, II
    Executive Director

  • Department Phone

    973-733-7237
    Ext. 8165

Values

The Office of Safety and Security upholds the values of our community and Newark Public Schools. We are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of ethical performance to earn the trust of the community we serve.

Vision

The Office of Safety and Security is committed to fostering a student-centered environment. Our services will be provided in a professional, supportive, and proactive manner, with continuous innovation pursued to enhance school safety.

Goals

  • Ongoing recruitment for per diem security guards

  • Ongoing training for security personnel

  • Working more closely with District Safety Committee and Threat Assessment Team

  • Continue to develop partnerships with community entities that will provide enhanced services to the Newark Public Schools

  • Be proactive in patrolling and monitoring techniques to keep our school buildings safe

  • Maintain and upgrade communications, alarm and security camera systems for effective security services

Parent and Visitor Information: Safety Reminders

  • Be prepared to display your ID to the security guard or present it to a staff member when requested.

  • Ensure exterior doors are not propped open and remain locked.

  • Discuss safety with staff and students. Review your school safety and security plans and procedures.

  • Expect incidents, threats and rumors per the “contagion effect” that impacts communities after a highly publicized event. Social media will play a role. All threats should be taken seriously.

Let's work together to keep our school safe:

  • All district staff and high school students wear ID badges.

  • Visitors are reminded to check in at the main entrance, and visitors must show a photo ID before being allowed in by office staff.

  • Internal/External video surveillance is in place at all schools.

  • Emergency key fob shut-off systems are in place at all buildings, ensuring that only police or fire department personnel can enter in case of emergency.

Safety & Security Contacts

  • Hasan Bullock

    Lead Supervisor of all High schools, Central Office, and Staff
    973-733-7237 Ext. 8168

    High Schools
    American History High School
    Arts High School
    Bard High School Early College
    Barringer High School
    Central High School
    East Side High School
    John F. Kennedy
    NJ Regional Day
    Malcolm X Shabazz High School
    Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology
    Newark School of Fashion & Design
    Newark School of Global Studies
    Newark Vocational High School
    Science Park High School
    Technology High School
    University High School
    Weequahic High School
    West Side High School

  • Tony Horton

    Supervisor of East/Central Wards
    973-733-7237 Ext. 8169

    East/Central Ward
    Ann Street School
    Ann Street Annex
    Camden Street School
    East ward Elementary School
    East Ward Annex Elementary School
    Grover Cleveland Elementary School
    Hawkins Street School
    Ironbound Academy Elementary School
    Harriet Tubman Elementary School
    Lafayette Street School
    Lafayette Street School Annex I
    Lafayette Street School-Annex St. James
    Michelle Obama Elementary School
    Nelson Mandela Elementary School
    Quitman Street School
    Oliver Street School
    Quitman Street Annex
    Sir Isaac Newton Elementary School
    South Street School
    South Street Annex School
    Science Park High School
    Wilson Avenue Elementary School
    Wilson Avenue Annex

  • Angel Mercado

    Supervisor of North Ward
    973-733-7237 Ext. 8166

    North District
    Abington
    Branch Brook Elementary
    Dr. E. Alma Flagg
    Dr. William H. Horton
    Elliot Street
    First Avenue
    Franklin
    Luis Muñoz Marín
    McKinley
    Park Elementary
    Rafael Hernández
    Ridge Street & Ridge Annex
    Roberto Clemente
    Sussex Avenue
    Salomé Ureña
    South Seventh Street

  • Zakiyyah Walker

    Supervisor South/West Wards
    973-733-8306

    South/West District
    Avon Avenue Elementary School
    Belmont Runyon Elementary School
    Bruce Street
    Chancellor Avenue Elementary School
    Chancellor Annex Elementary School
    Dayton Street School
    Fourteen Avenue Elementary School
    George Washington Carver/Bruce St.
    Hawthorne Avenue Elementary School
    Harriet Tubman
    Ivy Hill Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Louise A. Spencer Elementary School
    Mount Vernon Elementary School
    Newark Evening School
    Peshine Elementary School
    Speedway Avenue Elementary School
    Thirteenth Avenue Elementary School

  • Jose Figueroa

    Supervisor of Investigations
    973-733-7237 Ext. 8162

  • LaMarr Wilson

    Supervisor of Electrical Repairs
    973-733-7237 Ext. 8174

Helpful Links

Anti-Bullying

Safety & Security Plan

Please contact our 24-hour command center for any incidents and suspicious behavior: 973-733-8986 or 973-733-6762.