The Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools

03/13/2026

Thank you Bernadette for attending our C-PASS 2026 Conference. Hope to see you again next year!
East Greenbush Police Department

We were glad to have Bernadette Ellis of the East Greenbush Police Department with us at the C-PASS Conference — Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools. Bernadette, who is currently serving as a School Resource Officer at Columbia High School, spoke about the importance of school safety and reunification planning. Reunification is the structured process schools use after an emergency to safely return students to their parents or guardians. Instead of parents rushing to the school, students are moved to a designated reunification site where law enforcement and school staff verify identities and release students in a controlled, secure way.

“As a mom myself, I think it’s really important to have safety in schools and reunification, and really have everyone prepared for what could happen, how to handle it, and where to go from there.”

C-PASS supports School Resource Officers, educators, and law enforcement leaders through collaboration, training, and shared resources focused on school safety.
Learn more about the Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools at
c-pass.org
C-PASS programs are supported and funded by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association at
nysheriffs.org
The Committee on Policing and Safeguarding Schools
East Greenbush Police Department
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03/11/2026

Yes!!!!!

Congrats !

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) is pleased to welcome Michael Bennett as the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner of P–12 Operational Support. Mr. Bennett brings more than two decades of experience as an educator, district leader, and national school safety advocate. He currently serves as Superintendent of Greenville Central School District. His appointment at NYSED will take effect on April 14, 2026.

We look forward to his leadership and the expertise he brings to supporting schools across New York State.

02/24/2026

C-PASS 2026 was made possible by the professionals who showed up ready to learn, connect, and lead. Thank you for investing your time and energy into safer schools and stronger partnerships.
c-pass.org

02/23/2026

Wonderful outreach Buffalo Police Department

The Youth Engagement Project is an eight-week program for high school students within Buffalo Public Schools.The program takes place once in the fall and onc...

02/23/2026

Congrats Addie Oneida County Sheriff's Office

Please join us in congratulating Addie on earning her certification as a Therapy Dog! 🐾💛

Addie has successfully completed her training and is now certified through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs a program whose mission is “Sharing Smiles and Joy.” This achievement reflects the dedication, hard work, and heart behind her journey.

This accomplishment would not have been possible without the incredible support of Nevani Goldens, Adirondack Bank, Amarok Kennels LLC, Deborah Nicotera, and the many members of our community who continue to encourage and support Addie.

If you see Addie out and about in the community alongside Investigator Constantine, be sure to say hello as they continue sharing comfort, compassion, and plenty of smiles!

02/23/2026

Congratulations to all City School District of Albany

The City School District of Albany established the Hall of Fame in 2009 to recognize accomplished graduates, exceptional district staff people and community members whose efforts support Albany's public schools. Learn more about our inductees and their accomplishments.

02/22/2026

Stay safe everyone on the coast!

02/22/2026

Courtesy share for Rochester City School District

Join us on March 7th for our Level Up Literacy Conference! There will be resources and fun activities for all! Save the date and share this with your networks!

02/22/2026

Very nice Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Rochester, NY

🏆Always proud to support the Special Olympics New York Winter Games! Congratulations to all of the athletes on your accomplishments and sportsmanship this year! 🥇

02/20/2026

C PASS 2026 is a wrap.

Thank you to everyone who joined us February 17 to 19 for three full days of collaboration, learning, and practical school safety strategies.

On our final day, attendees heard from John Callery during the morning general session, followed by Dr. Carol Vidal, who brought valuable insight and perspective to the important work of safeguarding schools. We closed the conference with final remarks and a renewed commitment to partnership across education, law enforcement, and community stakeholders.

From keynote sessions and panel discussions to sponsor presentations and networking opportunities, this year’s conference delivered meaningful content and real world tools that can be implemented immediately.

If you missed any part of it, check back soon. We will be sharing videos, session highlights, and key takeaways from our speakers in the coming weeks so you can bring this information back to your team.

Thank you to our presenters, sponsors, and attendees for making C PASS 2026 a success.
Learn more:
c-pass.org
nysheriffs.org

11/21/2025

SAVE THE DATE!!!

The Committee on Policing and Safeguarding our Schools (C-PASS) is dedicated to fostering a safer, more secure learning environment through prevention, collaboration, and education.