School shootings. Suicide. Violence. Gangs. Drugs. All of this and more can be found on America’s school campuses today. This is not new to our schools, however, today they are more prevalent and the harm caused is more widespread. Recent tragedies have brought to the forefront the need for students and their family members to have a safe and anonymous vehicle through which to report suspicious behavior or activities. Several recent school tragedies have uncovered a pattern. In most instances fellow students were aware of the threat or danger beforehand and could have alerted a teacher or administrator had they felt they could do so without repercussion.

IDAP Information Systems has developed a Tip Line or Help Line that enables students, parents, family members and community members, to anonymously report behaviors or activities that they feel warrant intervention. What's even more significant is that once the information has been left by a caller, the Tip Line itself immediately notifies designated personnel so they can take appropriate action.

Feedback from students and school administrators has shown that callers feel more comfortable leaving confidential information on a "local" tip line, knowing that someone locally will be taking care of the situation or problem. The personalized aspect of calling one’s own school Tip Line or a local district Tip Line is more comfortable for them.

"We don't have a crystal ball. The Tip Line is one way to help make our students feel safer. The fact that it is anonymous and available 24/7 makes is very user friendly."

Diane Carlson, Rubidoux High School