Congratulations to Peoria (Illinois) Public Schools Chief Demario Boone for being named one of this year’s Campus Safety Director of the Year finalists.
Here are some of his notable achievements:
- Founded the Peoria Public Schools Gang Intervention Unit, helping to solve crime in the area and decrease student gang involvement.
- Created an online report system, moving the department from a written report system. It tracks data and assists with the social and emotional needs of students.
- Started an awards program for the department to recognize officers and boost moral.
The Director of the Year winners and runners-up will be announced this summer at Campus Safety Conference East, being held in Bethesda, Maryland, July 12-14. For more information, visit CampusSafetyConference.com, email [email protected] or call (855) 351-0927.
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