Three Florida school districts—Broward, Leon, and Volusia—will begin participating in the Campus Guardian Angel Pilot Program, a new initiative aimed at improving safety measures on school campuses. The program uses drones to distract active shooters and provides real-time audio and video feeds to both guardians and law enforcement during potential threats. Additionally, the system will be fully integrated with the Alyssa Alert platform in each district.
“Ensuring students and teachers have a safe and secure learning environment is one of my top priorities as Commissioner. Florida remains the national leader in school safety because we continue to invest in solutions that protect students and support a rapid, coordinated response,” said Commissioner of Education Anastasios Kamoutsas. “The Guardian Angel Program is an important step in expanding the safety tools available to our districts. I thank Governor DeSantis for driving these efforts forward and ensuring our schools have the resources they need.”
Dr. Howard Hepburn, Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools, stated: “Broward County Public Schools keeps safety at the forefront of everything we do. The integration of the Guardian Angel Program will strengthen our ability to respond swiftly and decisively in the event of a threat. We are grateful to Governor DeSantis and Commissioner Kamoutsas for their leadership in this initiative.”
Laurie Cox, Chair of the Leon County School Board, commented: “As we join the Campus Guardian Angel Pilot Program, Leon County Schools is embracing another layer of protection that enhances rapid response, real-time awareness and coordinated action. We appreciate the state’s commitment to equipping our district with advanced tools and look forward to this partnership helping ensure every campus remains a place of learning and safety.”
Dr. Carmen Balgobin, Superintendent of Volusia County Schools, said: “Volusia County Schools is proud to be a part of the pilot for the Campus Guardian Angel Program. By participating in this program, we are reinforcing our commitment to proactive safety measures and smart, coordinated response. This is another important step in ensuring our campuses not only teach students well, but also protect them well.”
Florida has allocated more than $1.3 billion toward campus security under Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration. As part of ongoing investments in school safety measures statewide, $557,000 has been directed specifically toward implementing the Campus Guardian Angel Program.
More information about initiatives supporting safe learning environments can be found on the Safe Schools page of the Florida Department of Education’s website.
