School Security for Public Schools Policy - Policies

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1. Policy statement

The Department of Education (The Department) implements security measures to create a safe environment for staff, students, parents, volunteers and visitors, and to protect school property.

2. Policy rules

Principals must implement security measures in accordance with the School Security for Public Schools Procedures.

Guidance

The Department’s Security and Emergency Management Section provides support, advice and consultancy to principals or their nominees on security-related issues.

3. Responsibility for Implementation and Compliance

Principals are responsible for implementation of the policy.

Line managers are responsible for compliance monitoring.

4. Scope

This policy applies to principals.

5. Supporting Procedures

School Security for Public Schools Procedures

6. Related documents

Relevant legislation or authority

Australian/New Zealand Risk Management Standard ISO 31000:2018

Risk Management Guidelines HB 436:2013

Financial Management Act 2006 (WA)

Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984

Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 Public Sector Management Act 1994 School Education Act 1999 (WA)

School Education Regulations 2000 (WA)

State Supply Commission Act 1991 (WA)

Surveillance Devices Act 1998

Treasurer’s Instruction 825 Risk Management and Security

Related Department policies

Incident Management on Department of Education Sites

Occupational Safety and Health

Risk Management and Business Continuity Management

Visitors and Intruders on School Premises

7. Contact information

Policy manager:

Director, Asset Planning and Services

Policy contact officer:

Manager, Security and Emergency Management

T: (08) 9264 4825

Coordinator, Technical and Electronic Security

T: (08) 9264 5046

Security and Emergency Management Section

T: (08) 9264 4632 or (08) 9264 4771 (24 hours)

School Watch:

T: 1800 177 777 (freecall)

Western Australia Police Force

T: 131 444 or 000

8. History of changes

Effective date	Last update date	Policy version no.
13 January 2011	3 October 2018	2.1
Minor changes to include reference to Public schools D18/0151652.
14 May 2019		3.0
This policy has undergone a major review. Approved by the Director General at Corporate Executive on 20 March 2019.