The safety of the members of the GFS community and the protection of our property are very important to us. GFS Safety and Security personnel are contracted through Allied Barton Security Services. They are on duty from before school starts in the morning until after the last event finishes at night and during weekends. There is 24-hour security coverage.

 

Our Safety and Security personnel serve as crossing guards on Coulter Street, make daytime patrols of the campus with particular emphasis on the parking lots and playgrounds, provide security for train riders at Queen Lane station, and patrol the corners of Coulter and Germantown, and Coulter and Greene Streets. They are on duty at the playing fields in the fall and spring sports seasons, and at the gyms  in the winter. Safety and Security personnel patrol the campus in the evenings, opening and closing buildings and monitoring campus use. GFS security personnel carry radios and can be in touch with authorities immediately.

 

We ask all members of the GFS community to be a part of our safety and security efforts by being vigilant and by reporting unusual or suspicious situations or incidents to the switchboard (215-951-2300) as soon as possible. Parents may reach security officers on the radio phone (215-951-2335);  please identify yourself and speak clearly.  Parents should address concerns to the Director of Security and Operations, or to their child's principal.

 

Deborah D. Mateffy

Director of Security and Operations

215-951-6900