Lake Shore Public Schools recognized October 19-23 as Safe Schools Week. The week raised awareness among schools and communities about creating safe and positive educational environments for students and staff.
Public Act 12 requires K-12 schools to perform at least 5 fire safety drills, 2 tornado safety drills, and 3 lock-down emergency drills.
Lake Shore continues to remain proactive regarding fire, tornado, and lock-down preparedness by working with local emergency management coordinators to increase safety and security within our buildings. Students are willing to participate in these drills and provide feedback that helps us stay safe.
Meet Our District Safety Team from Fortis Group
We're proud to partner with Fortis Group, Michigan’s leading firm in protection, investigation, and training, to help keep our schools safe. Together, this outstanding team brings over 160 years of combined law enforcement experience to our district.
Our students are our top priority. As school safety continues to be a growing concern nationwide, Fortis Group brings professional, visible, and caring protection to ensure a secure learning environment for all.
We’re also thrilled to welcome back Detective Glen Hartman, our School Resource Officer. His presence, alongside Fortis, strengthens our commitment to safety across all campuses. In the few first weeks of school, Detective Hartman addressed vaping/drugs and threats with our secondary students at class meetings.
With nearly a decade on the police force, Detective Hartman partners with administrators to ensure safety at our schools. He can often be found at Kennedy Middle School and Lake Shore High, while also visiting our elementaries. His favorite part of the job? Positive connections with students and families.
Outside of work, Detective Hartman enjoys hiking and running with his wife Katie, their sons Lucas and Elliott, and their pup Luna.
At Lake Shore Public Schools, the safety of our students and staff is our highest priority. We’ve implemented a comprehensive, multi-layered approach that leads the county in proactive safety measures.
Our commitment to safe schools includes:
- Armed retired police officers at every school — Trained professionals are on-site every day to help keep our schools safe and secure.
- Two active St. Clair Shores School Resource Officers — Dedicated, active officers build positive relationships and provide an additional layer of protection.
- Monitored video surveillance with AI weapons & intruder detection — Advanced technology provides monitoring for faster threat detection and response.
- Emergency alert system — Instant communication to staff, students, and first responders in the event of an emergency.
- Quick-locking thumb-turn locks — Classroom doors can be secured instantly from the inside.
- Door barricades — Additional protection allows staff to secure classrooms quickly and effectively.
- Ballistic window film — Reinforces windows against forced entry and impact.
- Anonymous safety reporting — Students and staff can report concerns, anonymously and easily.
- Behavioral threat assessment — Proactive identification and intervention helps address potential threats before they escalate.
- Perimeter fencing & secured vestibules — Controlled access and secure entry points help keep our schools safe and visitors monitored.
One deeper example from this list includes the installation of 630 Nightlock devices, a revolutionized security and safety measure that uses the strength of the floor to prevent doors from being kicked in or forced open, on all occupied spaces as a secondary locking mechanism for an extra layer of district security.
Safety is everyone's responsibility. Let's work together to provide our Shorian Nation with a safe community where they can grow.
October is also National Bullying Prevention Month.
Established by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center in 2006, this month serves as an important reminder of the serious and lasting impact bullying can have on individuals and communities.
On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, we invited Shorians districtwide to wear orange for Unity Day!
Together, we can send a powerful message that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion matter—and that every student deserves to feel seen, valued, and welcomed.