The Office of School Safety visited schools to “assess facilities, review safety protocols, provide legislative updates and ensure compliance with state laws.”
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Office of School Safety (OSS) conducted school safety visits in all 92 of the state’s counties in its first year, Gov. Mike Braun announced Thursday, July 2.
“The Office of School Safety reflects a commitment from my administration that has made meaningful progress,” Braun said in a statement. “As a father and grandfather, it is a top priority for me that families feel confident that their children are safe at school and in their community.”
A part of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security, the Office of School Safety visited schools to “assess facilities, review safety protocols, provide legislative updates and ensure compliance with state laws,” DHS said.
“These on-site visits have been critical to ensuring student safety and fostering strong relationships with school safety officials across Indiana,” IDHS Director of the Office of School Safety Julie Q. Smith said. “By meeting schools where they are and listening to their needs, we are able to provide better guidance on complex safety challenges and develop the resources necessary to keep both students and staff safe.”
A sergeant in the Columbus Police Department, Smith was announced by Braun as the first director for OSS, which was created by the state legislature in 2025.
According to law, the Office of School Safety is part of the Indiana Department of Homeland Security created “for the purpose of coordinating and administering school safety resources.”
