United towards keeping schools safe.
BCASSP brings together the people who protect Bergen County’s K–12 schools — security specialists, administrators, facilities staff and law enforcement — to share best practices, emerging trends and training.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
- Time
- 9:30 AM Coffee & Networking · 10:00 AM Meeting
- Where
- The Moses Center @ Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ 07652 - Topic
- To Be Announced
There is no online registration. To attend, please email Thomas Tosi at bcassp@bergen.org.
A professional network for school security in Bergen County
Started in May 2017 by retired law enforcement officers working as school security specialists, with the support of the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.
Share best practices
A trusted venue to exchange critical school security information, emerging trends and lessons learned with colleagues across the county.
Strengthen our campuses
Compare notes on equipment, software and hardware that help keep students, staff and visitors safe.
Professional training
Training opportunities for K–12 security staff and administrators, plus guest presentations at every meeting.
2026–2027 meeting schedule
Meetings are held at The Moses Center at Bergen Community College in Paramus. Coffee and networking start at 9:30 AM; the meeting begins at 10:00 AM.
- Fall Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - Winter Meeting
Wednesday, January 13, 2027 - Spring Meeting
Wednesday, April 14, 2027
Membership renewal
Membership is $75 per person and runs September through August. Download the 2025/2026 invoice, complete it, and return it to Treasurer Maria Engeleit with a check or purchase order.
Questions? mengeleit@allendalek8.com
Tools for school safety professionals
SSIR Template
Downloadable school security incident report template.
Download →Handle With Care
NJ Attorney General Directive 2020-9.
Read directive →SITE ASSESS
U.S. Department of Education guidance on safe school environments.
Learn more →Federal Reports
FBI and Secret Service research on targeted school violence.
View reports →Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office
bcpo.netBCASSP is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
“Can Our Schools Be Safe?”
Former BCASSP President Jon Miller was interviewed for Bergen Magazine’s October 2019 feature on school safety.
Read the article →Join Bergen County’s school security network
Membership is $75 per person for the school year (September–August).