Oregon School Safety: State Police Set Up Tip Line

Recognizing that the world has become a place where school shootings can happen, the Oregon State Police have established a school safety program that will allow people to call in tips 24 hours-a-day and 365 days-a-week. The program is called SafeOregon.

People will be able to send in tips for a mobile app, phone, email, or text message.

The state police say that the program is a way for "students, staff or other members of the public to anonymously report and share confidential information of a threat or a potential threat to student safety.

"The main goal of SafeOregon is to intervene at the earliest possible point in the life of a young person who is struggling, helping them when they need it, before the situation turns into a tragedy."

State Police Superintendent Travis Hampton says he hopes that students "make courageous decisions to break the code of silence and speak out against harmful behaviors before they turn to tragedy

"We can make a difference in our schools and communities and we are committed to creating a safe and respectful culture to support you."

Tips can be submitted 24/7/365 through the SafeOregon.com web portal, by e-mail to tip@safeoregon.com, through the SafeOregon mobile application (available for android or iOS device), or by calling or texting 844-472-3367.

State Police say that tips are promptly analyzed and routed for the most appropriate follow up and urgency.

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