Security & Safety
Safety of our students and staff is a top priority.
At Growing Minds, your child’s safety is something we take personally. Our campus security program is led by experienced professionals and thoughtfully designed around prevention, visibility, and clear procedures. Security officers are present throughout the day—monitoring entry points, walking the campus, and conducting regular perimeter checks—to help maintain a safe, calm environment.
Just as important, we prioritize communication and relationships. Our team works closely with staff and builds trust with students so concerns can be shared early and addressed quickly. Families can feel confident knowing their children are learning in a secure, supportive space where safety is part of everyday care.
Meet our Security Team
Alan Moretti - Lead Officer Alan
Alan Moretti has 30 years of law enforcement experience, including service with:
-Rhode Island Department of Corrections
-Nevada Department of Prisons -Federal Bureau of Prisons
-Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, where he spent 16 years.
He retired as a Corrections Officer II and believes in protecting more than a building, but a place where futures are built.
Joel Cranford - Officer Joel
Joel Cranford brings 27+ years of law enforcement experience, including work with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Winston-Salem Police Department in North Carolina.
His background includes traffic enforcement, investigations, patrol, and community policing.
Joel holds a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and History and views the safety of staff and students as a family responsibility.
Our Approach to Safety
Controlled Campus Access
Only authorized visitors enter campus. We monitor entry points, verify check-ins, and keep doors and gates secured so students stay protected throughout the day.
Highly Visible Security Presence
Our officers are present and moving all day—walking the campus, checking perimeters, and staying visible near key areas like entrances, drop-off/pick-up, and school buildings.
Ongoing Training and Experience
Our team is armed, trained and certified on all weapons and have a combined 91 years of law enforcement experience.
Safety Drills + Emergency Preparedness
We practice and review procedures regularly—including lockdowns, evacuations, and shelter-in-place—so staff know exactly what to do while keeping the environment calm and supportive for students.
Communication-First Culture
We take concerns seriously and encourage staff to speak up immediately if something feels off—no issue is too small. Our officers build trust with staff and students so information moves quickly when it matters.
What Sets Our Security Team Apart
Dedicated In-House Team
Our security officers are Growing Minds employees, dedicated exclusively to our campus—not rotating contractors.
Calm, Child-Focused Care
Our officers are approachable and kind while remaining focused, prepared, and ready to respond when needed.
Familiar, Consistent Presence
Because our team is on campus every day, officers build trusted relationships with students, staff, and families.
Experienced Leadership
Our security program is led by experienced professionals committed to keeping students and staff safe every day.
Our security officers are a dedicated part of the Growing Minds community. They are full-time team members who serve exclusively on our campus—not rotating contractors—allowing them to know our students, staff, routines, and families well. This consistency creates trust, accountability, and a deeper sense of care for our school.
Each day, our officers balance approachability with preparedness. They interact with students in a calm, respectful, and kind manner while remaining attentive and ready to respond when needed. Families can feel confident knowing that experienced professionals are present on campus every day with a shared commitment to protecting and serving our children and staff.
Our Values
Trusted Protection Prepared & Alert Prevention First Clear Communication Calm Presence
“Your child is known, protected, and cared for — every day.”
