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Find resources and contacts from federal and local agencies in each state.

These state programs and contacts can be a resource to you as you build your school safety plan. The contacts are state emergency planners that can provide school safety expertise specific to each state.

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Michigan

Michigan has many agency programs and contacts that can help your school build a school safety plan. Check out these resources as you develop your plan.

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Office of School Safety

Michigan State Police - Office of School Safety

The Michigan State Police, Office of School Safety (OSS) is committed to delivering quality services to schools throughout the state of Michigan.  By fostering communication between school and law enforcement, the OSS promotes strategies to encourage safe and secure learning environments that reduce threats, build trust, and improve the quality of life for K-12 students in Michigan.

Email: MSP-SchoolSafety@michigan.gov

Website: https://www.mi.gov/officeofschoolsafety

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OK2SAY

Michigan State Police - Office of School Safety

OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools.  It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.

Phone: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)
Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division

Michigan State Police

The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is responsible for coordinating state and federal resources to assist local government in response and relief activities in the event of an emergency or disaster, as well as coordinating homeland security initiatives and various federal grants.

Phone: 517-284-3745
Email: MSP-EMHSD@michigan.gov

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/msp/0,4643,7-123-72297_60152---,00.html

MIReady

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division

MIReady provides simple ways to make everyone safe and to prepare them and others before, and when, an emergency situation occurs. 
 

Email: MSP-MIReady@michigan.gov

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/miready/0,8237,7-375-89495---,00.html

Michigan Department of Education

Michigan Department of Education

The Michigan Department of Education offers numerous programs and initiatives supporting school improvement efforts.  These resources improve outcomes for learners and provide information about school performance for parents and community

Phone: 833-633-5788​

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-81376---,00.html

Contact Information

State and Local

The Michigan State Police, Office of School Safety promotes strategies to encourage safe and secure learning environments through the development of model practices, sound guidance, and training; the administration of state-funded school safety grants; and the implementation of innovative programs funded through federal grant opportunities.

P.O. Box 30634
Lansing, MI 48909-0634

Email: MSP-SchoolSafety@michigan.gov

Website: https://www.mi.gov/officeofschoolsafety

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OK2SAY is the student safety program which allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at school students, school employees, and schools.  It uses a comprehensive communication system to facilitate tip sharing among students, parents, school personnel, community mental health service programs, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and law enforcement officials about harmful behaviors that threaten to disrupt the learning environment.

P.O. Box 30634
Lansing, MI 48909-0634

Email: OK2SAY@mi.gov
Phone: 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729)

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/ok2say/

The Michigan Department of Education strives to develop an inspiring, engaging, and caring learning environment that fosters creative and critical thinkers who believe in their ability to positively influence Michigan and the world beyond. 

P.O. Box 30008
Lansing, MI  48909-0008

Phone: 833-633-5788​

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/

The Michigan Department of Education School Health and Safety Unit provides leadership, guidance, and support to local and intermediate school districts on comprehensive school health and safety issues.

Phone: 517-241-7092
Email: TeachoutM@michigan.gov

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-74638---,00.html

Federal

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
536 South Clark Street, 6th Floor
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 408-5500

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Email: CISARegion5@hq.dhs.gov

Detroit
477 Michigan Ave., 26th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
detroit.fbi.gov
(313) 965-2323

Covers the entire state of Michigan, including the Upper Peninsula

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
233 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60601
Phone Number: (312) 353-5160
Fax Number: (312) 353-4144

Other

Michigan Intelligence Operations Center; Lansing, MI (Primary) – 877-616-4677 
Detroit and Southeast Michigan Information and Intelligence Center; Detroit, MI (Recognized) – 248-872-3761

State Resources

Policy
Emergency Planning
Michigan School Safety Legislation Summary

This resource provides information on school safety requirements and recommendations for Michigan schools and districts to use when establishing or reviewing policies and procedures.

State Grants & Funding Opportunities

State Specific
School Climate
Competitive School Safety Grant Program

2022

Grants administered by the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety to improve the safety and security of students, staff, and school buildings through the purchase of designated technology and equipment.