The Department of Climate and Safety is dedicated to safegaurding the well-being of DPS' students, staff and valuable assets. Under the leadership of Chief of Climate and Safety, Greg Cazzell, our department comprises a dedicated team of over 140 individuals, including investigators, armed patrol officers, dispatchers, emergency preparedness experts, and campus safety officers.  Our commitment to safety knowns no bounds, as we operate around the clock, 365 days a year, ensuring the security of our community at all times. 

What We Provide

Our responsibilities extend far and wide. Beyond providing training to district staff in emergency management, we are dedicated to safeguarding the well-being of our stakeholders and assisting school administrators in bolstering safety across a broad spectrum of scenarios.  

Our communication hub manages an impressive volume of over 30,000 service calls each school year, while also meticulously monitoring all radio communications between our command personnel and partol staff. 

We place a significant emphasis on extensive training in collaboration with the Denver Police Department, preparing for a diverse range of situations. Thanks to our robust radio communication system, we maintain the ability to seamlessly connect with every police district in the city, as well as Denver dispatch. 

Furthermore, we engage in fruitful partnerships with various jurisdictions across the metro area, collaborating closely with esteemed entities such as the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the FBI, and the Secret Service to fortify our commitment to safety and security.