We are a full-service Security and Emergency Management Department that recognizes the importance of being an advocate for students, staff and personnel on our campuses.

We provide around-the-clock professional services with our own HCPS Security personnel as well as the staffing of sworn law enforcement officers on our middle and high school campuses. This partnership of HCPS Security Services and our local law enforcement agencies allows us to provide and maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our students, staff and visitors. HCPS Security and Emergency Management works collaboratively with all public safety agencies in Hillsborough County and is an essential partner with the Hillsborough County Emergency Operation Center.

The Security and Emergency Management Department services the 7th largest school district in the nation. We monitor and respond to a variety of situations and events. Our duties and responsibilities range from alarm call response to any of our nearly 280 sites, to providing comprehensive presentations about school safety, pedestrian safety, bullying and drug/gang prevention. As part of securing and maintaining our campuses, we routinely utilize the expertise of our certified officers in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design. HCPS embraces its emergency support function role and works with the American Red Cross to provide Emergency Shelter/Housing during a catastrophic event.