As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, the Gilbert Police Department is stepping up its game to ensure the safety of our students is never compromised, in a statement obtained by the Gilbert PD, measures including increased patrol and enforcement around school zones have been announced. It's a push to make sure those early morning commutes and afternoon pick-ups are as safe as they can be for the youngest members of our community.
The Gilbert Police Department's proactive outreach extends to empowering students too, urging them to report any safety concerns immediately to a trusted adult, teacher, or a school resource. Gilbert, Higley, and Chandler Unified School Districts are all on board with easily accessible safety tip lines, each providing options ranging from online forms to call or text lines, as well as email, fostering an environment where communication is key, the details of which can be found on the Gilbert PD's official announcement.
In case of non-emergencies, the Gilbert community is encouraged to reach out to the Gilbert Police Department at 480-503-6500, saving the 9-1-1 line for situations when immediate response is crucial, this information comes alongside the hope expressed by the department for a safe and successful school year for all students, as noted in their online message.
For additional details and for a refresher on what to keep in mind as schools reopen, don't hesitate to check the guidelines and contact information provided by the Gilbert Police Department.
