Murrieta Valley USD (MVUSD) has been proactive in both preventing and preparing for emergencies, and this work is ongoing. While no safety or security plan is infallible, we continuously strive to make our schools as safe as possible. We regularly review our comprehensive safety plan, consult with experts in school safety and crisis management, conduct active shooter drills, and provide social, emotional, and mental health support for students.

The district receives significant support and protection from the Murrieta Police and Fire Departments, as well as from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.

Together, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and Murrieta Police Department have six School Resource Officers, including one Corporal and one Sergeant assigned to juvenile services. These officers patrol and monitor schools, working closely with staff and administrators to ensure a safe learning environment. Each secondary school has a dedicated School Resource Officer, while middle and elementary schools share officers. These officers are well-trained, conduct regular drills, and are familiar with the physical layout of each school.

Among other safety measures, we have video surveillance cameras at all MVUSD buildings, a Visitor Management System, called Raptor that scans each visitor’s government-issued photo identification and prints a badge, a piloting parent ID Badge system at the elementary level and a mass communication system that allows us to contact thousands of families quickly.

Our daily work in social-emotional learning and providing mental health services is increasingly important to ensure our students and staff feel safe within our schools. 

Parents and students are encouraged to partner with us in keeping our schools safe by staying informed about what is happening at school and reporting anything that seems questionable or dangerous to an adult staff member.

There are multiple ways to report suspicious or illegal behavior or safety concerns:

• Talk to a teacher or school administrator.
• Call the Murrieta Police Department’s 24-hour dispatch at (951) 696-3615.
• Call the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch at (951) 696-3000.
• Use the Tip Line on our website to report your concerns.

School Safety Plans

Schools are required by Ed. Code 32280-32289 to create a comprehensive School Safety Plan. These plans are reviewed annually by parents, staff, and stakeholders, and they are rewritten each year. The Superintendent approves the plans every five years. The results of each annual review are shared in the School Accountability Report Cards, which are available to the public upon request from the school principal's office. For more information, contact your school principal or Dale Velk.

Emergency Preparedness

Each school in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District has an Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Plan, specifying procedures for dealing with fire, floods, earthquakes, acts of violence, hazardous materials, disaster recovery, and student accountability following a significant emergency or disaster. Emergency drills (evacuation, duck and cover, and lockdown) are conducted regularly throughout the school year, and each school site maintains an emergency bin with basic survival necessities. For more information on emergency preparedness, contact your school principal or Dale Velk.

Cyber Safety

We provide resources to promote safe internet use at home and in the classroom.

Discrimination and Harassment

The Murrieta Valley Unified School District maintains a firm policy prohibiting all forms of discrimination. Religious, racial, or sexual harassment or violence against students or employees is considered discrimination. Read more…

For more information about School Safety please call:

Safe School Director Dale Velk
(951) 696-1600 ext. 1155