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Minnesota School Safety Center

The Minnesota School Safety Center is dedicated team of eight professionals committed to supporting safe and secure learning environments across Minnesota. The team brings experience from across education, emergency management, law enforcement and public safety. Staff work across program areas to provide schools and partners with practical guidance, resources and training. Whether individual school communities has questions about emergency operation planning, behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) strategies, staff training, or other school safety specific resources, the team is ready to assist.

Contact the Minnesota School Safety Center

Every school community has different needs and resources. MnSSC works alongside schools and their partners to provide practical support that can be adapted to fit. Whether schools are updating plans, preparing for a school-based exercise or looking for guidance on a specific
safety concern, we’re here to help. For questions, requests or support, reach out by emailing the team at: mnschoolsafetycenter.dps@state.mn.us 

Minnesota School Safety Center Staff

Connie Forster

Director, School Safety Center

Dustin Vincent

School Safety Coordinator

Emily Kaehn

School Safety Coordinator

Jonathan Jorgensen

School Safety Coordinator ​

Kasey Cable

School Communications Coordinator

Matthew Korsmo

School Safety Coordinator

Megan Olstad

School Safety Coordinator

Sheila Dokken

School Safety Coordinator

For media inquiries about the Minnesota School Safety Center, contact:

Hannah Sabroski

Communications specialist