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On August 16, 2022, Governor Abbott launched aÌýÌýto promote the awareness of the iWatchTexas School Safety Reporting System. The intent of this letter is to provide additional information to school systems about iWatchTexas and how it supports safe schools and communities.Ìý

iWatch TexasÌý

iWatchTexas School Safety is an invaluable resource for reporting (and ensuring law enforcement in partnership with school systems quickly and effectively responds to) suspicious activity in schools and communities. iWatchTexas is the entry point for reports to enter the Texas Suspicious Activity Reporting Network (TxSARNet), a single, statewide reporting system that ensures tips from different parts of the community are integrated in order to link critical data. iWatchTexas includes functionality that permits district police and other campus security personnel to directly access submitted reports related to their campus/district.ÌýÌý

Tips can be reported anonymously via theÌý, the freeÌýÌýandÌýÌýmobile apps, or by calling 844-643-2251. All reports are confidential.Ìý

To help school systems answer questions related to this service, iWatchTexas is offering bi-weekly overview briefings. Topics will include a network overview, report submission process, review procedures, and options to directly access school reports. These briefings will occur virtually and last approximately 30 to 45 minutes. School districts are encouraged to register for anÌý.ÌýÌý

Additional information can be found on theÌýÌýSchool Safety website.

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