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Maryland Center For School Safety

Safe Schools Maryland (SSMD) Anonymous Reporting System

Welcome to the New MCSS Website!

MCSS is excited to provide you with a new viewing experience. You will be able to access all of the old content in addition to new and expanded items. Any webpage concerns can be directed to [email protected]. 

Three Ways to Make a Report

About the Safe Schools Maryland (SSMD) Anonymous Reporting System

The Safe Schools Maryland (SSMD) anonymous reporting system is operated by the Maryland Center for School Safety and made available to all Maryland schools. SSMD allows anyone; students, caregivers, school staff, community members, to easily share information about a safety concern at any school, and remain totally anonymous. 

Reporting a Concern

When completing the process, you can provide as much information as you have for the matter to fully inve​stigate your concern​. Give a summary of the issue in the narrative section. Include detailed information ab​out the people involved in the provided fields. Attach photos and videos if they will assist with the investigation of your report/tip. 

After You Make a Report

Once you submit, you will receive a Tip ID and password. Keep this information so that you can return to your report/tip in the future if you need to add information or to find out if the report/tip takers have asked any follow up questions. If you are using the app to submit your report/tip, be sure to log out when you are finished. 

SSMD Promotional Materials

Safe Schools Maryland Reports Received Dashboard

​​​The report counts in this dashboard represent each time an individual made a report of concern related to a K-12 school in Maryland to the system, which was forwarded to the appropriate official for a response. A report to the SSMD Anonymous Reporting System does not directly represent an incident at a Maryland school.​​​​​​

Frequently Asked Questions

SSMD Frequently Asked Questions - PDF - 34.93 KB

Live (Virtual or In-Person) Appearances, Demonstrations, Presentations, Webinars/Seminars & Training

Such live appearances can last anywhere from a few minutes to one hour, depending on audience needs.

Schedule MCSS employees to visit​ virtually or in-person​ to speak to small or large audiences about Safe Schools Maryland by completing this form. Arrange a MCSS Guest Speaker for SSMD