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School Safety and Security
To help all students, teachers and staff become more aware and report safety concerns (“See something, Say something.”)
The Mission of the School Safety and Security department is to provide a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors that is conducive to learning and consistent with the educational goals of our diverse school community. We are committed to maintaining and establishing new community partnerships, as well as providing the highest level of customer service.
Our school safety and security programs include:
Hall Monitors
To help the administration in charge of discipline carry out the functions of their office through monitoring student behavior outside the classroom and assisting in the classroom(s) when assigned.
Student Support Advocates
With the goal of improving school climate and student success, to establish positive relationships, build trust, monitor student behavior inside and outside the classroom, and communicate with students/families to improve academic achievement and social-emotional wellness.
Security Officers
To patrol and monitor assigned school campuses during the regular school day and as directed at night, on weekends, and during breaks and holidays to provide security and protection to students, personnel, equipment, and property.
Local Partnerships
The Champaign Police Department School Resource Officers (SRO'S) responsibilities include public safety educator, mentor, informal counselor, and lastly, law enforcement officer.
Community Presentation Events
Our School Safety and Security Team
Jeremy Canales
Director of School Safety and Security
Shane McPheron
School Safety and Security Manager
(217) 722-4984
Security Officers
Rachael Bishop
Security Officer
Jefferson Middle School
Josh Bubniak
Security Officer
District Float
Renina Carson
Security Officer
Franklin STEAM Academy
Aaron Culbertson
Security Officer
Edison Middle School
Mariah Harris
Security Officer
Central High School
Tierra Johnson
Security Officer
Centennial High School
Alexander Lynch
Security Officer
Central High School
Orlando Rosario Pagan
Security Officer
Centennial High School
Mark Stevenson
Security Officer
Booker T. Washington STEM Academy
School Resource Officers
The goal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) is ensuring the safety of students, staff, and visitors in the learning environment. This position serves as the liaison between the school and local police, while assisting in providing a safe and secure learning environment by developing relationships with students, support staff, faculty, and the community. The SRO will monitor safety protocols, provide education on safety issues, investigate violations of laws and school policies, and serve as a positive role model for students.
Brandon Walton
Brandon became a sworn Police Officer in May 2019 and joined the Champaign Police Department in February 2022 as a lateral officer from the Peoria Police Department. While working for the Champaign Police Department, Brandon has become a Crisis Intervention Officer, a Crime Scene Technician, and a School Resource Officer. As of March 2024, Brandon retired from the United States Army Reserves after being enlisted for fifteen years. Brandon originally enlisted as a Military Police Officer and later deployed to Afghanistan. Upon returning home from Afghanistan, Brandon was considered for a selection to become a United States Army Drill Sergeant. In 2016, Brandon attended and graduated from the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy in Columbia, South Carolina. From 2017 through 2024, Brandon has served multiple tours in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as a Drill Sergeant and has taught, trained, and mentored over 2000 entry-level soldiers for success in their profession. Brandon feels he owes his success to working as a Youth Challenge Instructor/Cadre at Lincoln's Challenge Academy for five years, where he was passionate about developing structured daily planning for troubled youth teenagers in a quasi-military environment. Brandon is passionate about assisting with the success and safety of the youth and believes the Police should embrace the youth and their support systems. This will restore trust and redevelop Police Legitimacy within our community.
Kelly Walton
Kelly Walton has been working in Law Enforcement for 15 years. He started his career in 2010 with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. After graduating from their Police Academy and 39 other classmates, Kelly gained invaluable training and experience from the St. Louis Police Department. In 2014, Kelly transferred to the Champaign Police Department (IL). Since completing field training, Kelly's career has flourished with some of his achievements. He has been a Crisis Intervention Training (C.I.T) Officer for 12 years, a Juvenile Officer, a Mobile Field Force Unit member, and a Crisis Hostage Negotiator for several years. Kelly was awarded a Life-Saving Accommodation for his role acting as a Negotiator. He has worked in various Unit 4 elementary, middle, and high schools and has taught bike and pedestrian safety to elementary students and driver's safety and education in high school. He has also worked on safety details for basketball and football games for high schools and the University of Illinois. Kelly has a passion for working with youth and serving the community.