Security Policies and Procedures

• School-based staff receive regular training on security protocols and emergency response procedures to ensure preparedness across all campuses.

Each year, we conduct a safety audit to assess current practices and identify opportunities to enhance safety in our schools.

• High School Check-In: Student ID checks are now in place upon arrival at Wakefield, Washington-Liberty, and Yorktown High Schools (launched in November 2024).
• Visitor Management: We’ve strengthened visitor check-in procedures at schools and aquatic centers, introduced new signage, and released an updated Visitor Management Guide to ensure clear expectations and smooth entry for all guests.

We have updated the APS Aquatic Centers admission policies for the pool facilities at Wakefield, Washington-Liberty, and Yorktown high schools to mirror the Arlington Public Schools standard of a 100% ID check against the sex offender database before being allowed to enter any APS pool. Effective Saturday, February 15, 2025, to ensure a safe and secure experience for all students and pool patrons:

1. All members of school-based pool facilities and regular visitors are asked to take a photo upon arrival to sign in to the pool’s member management system and will need to use this system moving forward to check-in securely to the pool facilities.
2. Drop-in visitors MUST show ID and will be checked on the APS Raptor Visitor Management System, which checks all visitors against the sex offender database prior to entry.
3. During Drop-In or Free Swim, senior adults and/or those accompanying children must be checked in through the Raptor Visitor Management System (unless they are members or have already been entered into the system).
4. Community Members, who are not swimming, will NOT be permitted to use shower facilities.
   1. Shower ONLY general admission and passes are no longer available. Patrons who have a valid shower pass may use the remaining visits but MUST use the Individual Changing Rooms (ICR). These will not be renewed.

In addition, APS will assign a School Safety Coordinator (SSC) to each pool to help manage and monitor pool safety and security and oversee visitor management.

Arlington Public Schools (APS) uses an enterprise-wide visitor management system powered by Raptor Technologies to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. All visitors, volunteers, and contractors are required to follow the check-in procedures outlined in this guide. Please follow posted directions at each facility, program, or school for specific reporting locations. Information about volunteering with APS can be found on the Volunteer and Partnership page, click here.

• Identification: Present a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, passport, military ID).
• Sex Offender Registry Check: All individuals will be screened against state and national sex offender registries.
• APS Staff: All credentialed APS Staff and contractors are exempt from signing into Raptor.

Check-In Process

1. Request Entry: Use the Ai-Phone at the main entrance.
2. Report to Designated Location: Follow posted signage to the check-in location.
3. Sign-In: Scan your ID using the VisitorSafe iPad app and take a “selfie” photo.
4. Screening: Your information will be checked against sex offender registries.
5. Temporary Identification Badge: Receive and wear your visitor badge visibly above the waist.