Safety & Climate

Respect, Responsibility, Safety

Contacts

In a life-threatening emergency, always call 9-1-1. 

We encourage our students and parents to contact us anytime with questions or concerns. However, due to the sensitive nature of some circumstances, we want to provide a way for individuals to make anonymous reports. Our reporting system is not a crisis line; report any emergencies to 911. If you use our reporting system, administrators will receive your report during normal school hours and will take appropriate action as soon as possible. Providing specific information is critical to our investigation. We do not collect or store any personal information about you when you submit a concern unless you voluntarily provide it. All information will be kept confidential. 

***Anonymous Reporting Form ***

You may also contact our Equity Coordinator – Michael J. Garcia 

Call: 860-889-8453 ext.20301
Email: Michael.Garcia@cttech.org 

The safety and wellbeing of students is the top priority at Norwich Tech. We take a multi-pronged approach to fostering a secure learning environment, partnering closely with law enforcement, implementing safety protocols, and encouraging vigilance from all members of our school community.  

Here are some of the ways that Norwich Tech has engaged in safety and security preparedness efforts: 

– Our school resource officer builds relationships with students/staff and serves as first line of defense  

– We collaborate with local police departments to ensure emergency plans reflect best practices 

– Norwich Tech has robust security systems – video surveillance, locked doors, visitor management system, ID badges 

– Regular safety drills and debriefings keep protocols sharp  

– Safety/Security team meets monthly to discuss concerns, solutions, and updates 

– Creating a safe school requires dedication and effort from all  

– By working together, preparing vigilantly, and building trust between law enforcement and school, we aim to provide a secure learning environment 

Psychological Safety Concerns 

If you or a loved one are having a psychiatric crisis you can call 9-1-1: Ask for a CIT trained officer and clinician. If there are none, explain your circumstances and ask for assistance. CIT trained police officers understand mental health issues. 

For Parents of Children/Youth Call 2-1-1: Ask for Mobile Crisis Intervention Services for children. These providers will often come to where the child is located and provide assistance and assessment. NOTE: If calling by cell phone, 2-1-1 can also be reached toll-free at: 800-203-1234. 

Suicide Prevention Resources. The national suicide prevention hotline is available 7 days a week/24 hours a day by calling 1-800-273-8255. 

Other Safety Concerns 

Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence: The Alliance is a statewide coalition of individual sexual assault crisis programs. The Alliance works to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education, and public policy advocacy. Statewide 24 Hour Toll Free Hotlines: 1-888-999-5545 – English; 1-888-568-8332 – Español. endsexualviolencect.org 

Reporting child abuse or neglect: In Connecticut there is a single point of contact for reporting and it is the Department of Children and Families Hotline at 800-842-2288. The Hotline is available 24 hours/day, seven days/week. If you wish to ask about services for yourself and your family, you can call the Information and Referral line at the same phone number, available Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00 pm. For more information about identifying and reporting abuse, access the DCF website.