The mission of the Safety and Security Department is to assist District Administrators and Staff in maintaining a safe and secure environment conducive to teaching and learning by enforcing Governing Board policies, department regulations, and Arizona State statutes, when applicable.

The Safety and Security Department is divided into three divisions:

• Safety
• Truancy
• Patrol 

The Safety and Security Department also facilitates a District Crisis Team, which includes members from departments and schools from around the District.

Important Numbers: 

WESD Safety and Mentoring 

• WESD Safety Dispatch Center: Monday-Friday 7:00AM - 3:15PM: 602-347-2858
• After Hours Hotline: 602-347-4848
• Emergencies: Dial 911

Crisis Hotlines

• Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Dial 988 (call or text)
• National Substance Use & Disorder Issues 1-800-662-HELP(4357)

• Volunteer Crisis Counselor Text the word "HOME" to 741741