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Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is Safeline? Who should call or text message Safeline? When is Safeline available? What if I don't want my identity known? When is it a good idea to call or text message Safeline?
When is it NOT a good idea to contact Safeline?
If I contact Safeline, what information do I need to provide? Does Safeline work? Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, TX 78238 |
SAFELINEHelping protect Northside students, staff, and schoolsAbout SAFELINE
Safeline is a proactive telephone hotline used to increase safety at Northside Schools. The system is an automated voicemail and text message system that is monitored and managed by the Northside ISD Police department. It is operated seven days a week, 24 hours a day and addresses reports of crime, violations of district policy, and safety concerns. The system is completely anonymous, although callers are encouraged to leave their names and telephone numbers. Since its inception in 2001, Safeline has averaged about 20 messages per month, many coming from parents who wish to report incidents or potential problems told to them by their children. The goals are preventative; the NISD Police Department wants to stop problems before they happen and uses tips from Safeline to help make Northside schools safer. NISD Police Chief Charlie Carnes said Safeline is part of an overall program aimed at reducing problems in schools and promote safety. "It has been very successful with students, citizens, and parents in the community," he said. "We urge them to keep it up." Northside police officers raise awareness about the program throughout the year when they distribute Safeline magnets, bookmarks, and information during presentations at schools or in neighborhoods. "It is important to keep the public interested in the program," Carnes said. "Our Police Department works with the schools and District offices to make sure Safeline continues to help improve the safety and confidence in NISD schools."
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