CENTER GROVE SAFETY & SECURITY
CGCSC has invested more than $11 MILLION in safety and security since 2014.
Safety and security in Center Grove is anchored by the Center Grove Police Department and strengthened through comprehensive procedures and advanced technology across the corporation. Building safety plans are reviewed annually by CGCSC and submitted for approval by the Indiana Department of Education.
- Center Grove Police Department
- Centegix Alert System
- Emergency Operations Center
- Facility Testing
- Lightning Detection
- Opengate Detection System
- Say Something Anonymous Reporting
- School Buildings & Grounds
- School Bus Safety
- Volunteer Background Checks
Center Grove Police Department

To create and maintain a safe, secure and nurturing learning environment by working in partnership with our schools and other local, state, and federal emergency response agencies.
CGPD MISSION STATEMENT
PAY PARKING FINES
- Navigate to the E-Funds website by clicking here.
- Navigate to the "Pay for CGPD Parking Fines" button.
- Click "Continue as a guest" or set up an account if you do not already have one.
- Enter the amount you need to pay, your first and last name, the student's first and last name, the student's grade level, and the student's Center Grove email.
- Click "Add to Cart".
- Choose a payment method and add your preferred payment method.
- Click the "Add Credit/Debit Card" button.
- Complete the transaction.
*For downloadable instructions that include photos, please click here.
CGPD STAFF
- Chief Ray Jackson
- Assistant Chief James Cooper
- Sergeant David Beasley
- Officer Greg Beatty
- Officer Matt Maciak
- Officer Dayson Smith
- Officer Nick Stumpo
- SSO Shannon Curnutt
- SSO Cory Renforth
- SSO Lynn Williams
Chief Ray Jackson

- Department of Education DARE Certified Instructor
- Department of Education Certified School Safety Specialist
- National Criminal Justice graduate (certified) in School Violence
- CPR- Keepin' it Real Certified Instructor
Chief Jackson played basketball, football, track, and volleyball at Mater Dei High School. His school won state championships in basketball, football, and track. Jackson attended Washington State University on a football scholarship, played in two bowl games, including the 1998 Rose Bowl. He also played for three NFL teams in four years, two seasons in the NFL Europe, and one season in the Arena Football League.
Chief Jackson's favorite book is the Bible.
Chief Jackson has three children who are all CGHS graduates. In his free time, Chief Jackson loves to coach and BBQ.
Assistant Chief James Cooper

- Perry Meridian High School (Indianapolis, Indiana)
- Harper College (Palatine, Illinois)
- ILEA graduate
- Primary LE instructor
- Less than lethal munitions instructor
- Chemical munitions instructor
- Policing the Teen Brain Instructor
- Distractive devices instructor
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Instructor
Assistant Chief Cooper was a student-athlete in college who wrestled.
FAVORITE BOOK
Assistant Chief Cooper's favorite book is the Bible and any motivational or self-improvement literature. He really enjoys reading stories from or about veterans
Assistant Chief Cooper enjoys spending time with family and attending his children’s sporting events. He likes traveling to different countries and states. In his free time, he is active in Jiu-Jitsu and enjoys golfing with friends and family.
Sergeant David Beasley

Sergeant Beasley was homeschooled during high school. He attended IUPUI and graduated with a B.S. in Criminal Justice in the Spring of 2018. While attending IUPUI, he received the following awards:
- IUPUI Top 100 Candidate
- Jaguars Athletics Fund Academic Achievement Award (Highest Male Athlete GPA)
- Mel Garland Distinguished Student-Athlete Award
Sergeant Beasley began playing tennis when he was ten years old and was able to break into the top ten of the USTA National rankings during middle school. During his junior year of high school, he was ranked as high as the number two college recruit in the United States, according to the Tennis Recruiting Network.
- All-time leader in singles wins
- Summit League Newcomer of the Year
- Three-time All-Conference League Selection
When Sergeant Beasley is not working, he still finds time to coach and play tennis. In his free time, he enjoys playing and listening to music and spending time with friends and family.
Officer Greg Beatty

- ILEA graduate
- NASRO School Resource Officer Basic Course
Officer Matt Maciak

Officer Dayson Smith

- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Hazardous Materials Technician
Officer Nick Stumpo

- Basic Combat Handgun
- Basic Firearms Safety
- Armed Church Security Training
SSO Shannon Curnutt
SSO Cory Renforth
SSO Lynn Williams
ABOUT CGPD
The Center Grove Police Department (CGPD) is made up of seven sworn police officers who are also certified School Resource Officers (SROs), three School Safety Officers (SSOs). All police officers are licensed police officers in the state of Indiana.
Each police officer has graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy. They each have full arrest powers and all of the rights, privileges, and immunities afforded to municipal police officers. CGPD officers are highly trained. During the 2024-25 school year, officers participated in more than 610 hours of training.
The Johnson County Sheriff's Department (JCSD) provides radio dispatch support and jail facilities to the CGPD. CGPD officers receive all mandates and participate in some training through JCSD.
Services provided by CGPD:
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Patrol the campuses of Center Grove schools and buildings
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Conduct drug searches (random and scheduled)
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Provide security at school functions
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Conduct educational programs in schools
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Provide traffic control during arrival, dismissal, and events
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Assist owners who are locked out of their vehicles
Centegix Alert System

CENTEGIX ALERT SYSTEM
Center Grove has installed the Centegix Crisis Response Solution in every building in the corporation. The system includes wearable badges with an emergency button. All Center Grove employees in every building carry a Centegix badge. CGCSC utilized the 2021 Indiana School Safety Grant to help fund this project.
How Centegix Works
- When the Centegix Badge is pressed three times, administrators and others on the building's crisis response team are notified immediately. If the employee keeps clicking the badge, CGPD is also notified.
- Audio and visual notifications are sent facility-wide using colored strobe lights, desktop alerts, and building intercoms.
- Strobe lights are installed in classrooms, offices, hallways, gymnasiums, and cafeterias.
- The entire building is placed on lockdown instantly.
- CGPD and the Emergency Operations Center utilize software that can track the badge that was pressed as it moves throughout the building, ensuring they can respond precisely to the location of the emergency.
Emergency Operations Center
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER
The Center Grove Emergency Operations Center is located at 2309 South Morgantown Road, Greenwood, just north of Center Grove Elementary School. The facility is a joint venture between Center Grove Schools, White River Township Fire Department, and Bargersville Community Fire Department. It is home to Fire Station 254, which is staffed 24/7 by both the White River Township and the Bargersville Community Fire Departments. The facility includes space for headquarters and live monitoring for the Center Grove Police Department and a substation for the Johnson County Sheriff's Department. Construction on the project began in December 2020 and was completed in January 2022.

EOC Ribbon Cutting, January 27, 2022
Emergency Operations Center Dedication
GREENWOOD, IN (January 27, 2022) – Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) hosted a Ribbon Cutting and Open House for its new Center Grove Emergency Operations Center on Thursday, January 27 at 10:00 a.m. The Emergency Operations Center includes the headquarters and live monitoring space for the Center Grove Police Department and a full-service fire station, Station 254, shared between the White River Township and Bargersville Fire Departments. The facility also has space for a Johnson County Sheriff's Department satellite office.
The ceremony began with students from the Center Grove Elementary School Student Council leading the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Star-Spangled Banner was then sung by the Center Grove Middle School Central 8th Grade Concert Choir.
“This facility is here because those of us responsible for the safety and education of our community’s children want to make sure we are doing everything we can to protect them while they are in our care,” Rich Arkanoff, CGCSC Superintendent told the crowd. “Today, we become one of the first in the country to forge a partnership with three community agencies to better serve our students and our community. This project would not have happened without the vision and hard work of everyone involved, including our Center Grove team, the White River Township Fire Department, the Bargersville Community Fire Department, and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department.
“I am incredibly proud of the teamwork put in by all of these agencies to make this happen,” said Chief Ray Jackson, Center Grove Police Department. “This facility gives us the ability to both shorten our response time and to provide live monitoring of our 700 cameras, which are big steps forward in improving the safety of our campuses.”
“Across the state of Indiana, people are going to look at this as a model, quite frankly, across the nation,” said Indiana State Senator Rodric Bray. “People are going to look at what collaboration and cooperation can do for everybody across all jurisdictions and disciplines. So, well done. People will be watching this for a long time in the future.”
“This is the most impressive collaboration that I have seen among true leaders,” said Chief Jeremy Pell, White River Township Fire Department. “To set aside all of the reasons why we can’t do something, put in the hard work, and get it done in a way that puts these heroes in the right place, at the right time, with the right equipment to make a long-term impact on somebody’s life. And that’s what we’re seeing here today.”
“Today is one of the most exciting days of my career,” said Chief Eric Funkhouser, Bargersville Community Fire Department. “A chance to be able to work together on a project like this, to put our heads together and come up with something as exciting as what you’re seeing today, is just awesome to see.”
The new facility is located at 2309 South Morgantown Road, Greenwood. It is just north of CGCSC’s main campus, which includes Center Grove Elementary, Center Grove Middle School Central, Center Grove High School, the CGCSC Education Service Center, Technology Center, Innovation Center, Wellness Center, and several athletic facilities.
Facility Testing
CGCSC FACILITY TESTING
Center Grove Community School Corporation conducts testing in our school buildings to ensure the quality of the air and water are within recommended limits. While many of these tests are not required by the state of Indiana, CGCSC contracts with certified testing companies to ensure our facilities meet our high standards for safety and quality.
TESTS CONDUCTED
- Asbestos
- The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requires schools to test every six months for asbestos exposure in buildings that were built using the materials. Notice of this testing must be published once a year.
- Center Grove includes the AHERA notification in each student handbook. It is also available at this link.
- Most buildings constructed after 1978 do not contain asbestos. In Center Grove, buildings that were built without asbestos include Pleasant Grove Elementary, Sugar Grove Elementary, Center Grove Middle School North, Maple Grove Elementary School, Walnut Grove Elementary School.
- All other schools are tested twice a year, in April and October.
- Additional information on asbestos in schools is available from the EPA at this link.
- Lead & Copper
- State and federal laws do not require schools that purchase water from a Public Water System to test for lead. The Safe Drinking Water Act’s Lead and Copper Rule requires Public Water Systems to sample for lead at single-family dwellings.
- Center Grove conducted tests for lead and copper levels in all schools in March of 2016. All tests came back under the levels that require mitigation. Additional tests were conducted in 2020 and are linked in the database below as they are completed.
- Additional information on Lead and Copper in drinking water in schools is available from the EPA at this link.
- Radon
- State and federal laws do not require schools to test for radon.
- Center Grove conducted tests for Radon in all schools in May of 2012. All tests came back under the levels that require mitigation.
- Additional information on Radon is available from the EPA at this link.
The database below will be updated as new tests are performed.
Facility Testing Database
Facility Testing Results
Copper (Water)
CGHS
Passed
3/4/16
Copper (Water)
MSN
Passed
3/2/16
Copper (Water)
MSC
Passed
3/4/16
Lightning Detection
LIGHTNING DETECTION

Center Grove invested in "Thorguard" lightning detection systems to protect students, staff, and visitors to all of our campuses. The systems include a sensor that scans a 2.5 mile radius in the sky for the potential to produce lightning.
- If a lightning threat is detected, a strobe flashes and an air horn sounds. The tone is 113 decibels and sounds for 15 seconds. Click this link to hear the horn at Middle School North.
- The strobes continue to flash until the threat has dropped below the danger threshold for five minutes.
- Once the threat is below the danger threshold, the horn will sound again to give the all-clear.

The system installed at Center Grove High School covers the entire main campus located along Stones Crossing Road, including the high school sports fields, Middle School Central's campus, Center Grove Elementary, Emergency Operations Center, and Education Service Center. A second system at Middle School North (pictured) cover that campus, along with Pleasant Grove Elementary and Sugar Grove Elementary. The buildings not covered by those systems, North Grove Elementary, Maple Grove Elementary, Walnut Grove Elementary and the Transportation/Operations Center will receive message alerts directly from Thorguard.
The Thorguard systems went online for Center Grove on March 1, 2015.
Opengate Detection System
OPENGATE DETECTION SYSTEM

Center Grove Schools will implement the Opengate Detection System on its middle and high school campuses in January 2026. Opengate is a modern, walk-through safety screening system utilized by many school districts across the country.
Unlike traditional metal-detector gates, Opengate uses a pair of self-powered, portable pillars that employ advanced sensors to scan for concealed weapons or dangerous items as individuals pass through — without the need to remove backpacks or most personal items. The system is designed for high-throughput entry, meaning it can process a large number of students and visitors quickly and efficiently to minimize delays during arrival. It will also be used during transitions or at other random times to ensure screenings are unpredictable, unbiased, and effective.
Center Grove obtained funding for this system through the Indiana Secured School Safety Grant, which makes this safety upgrade possible without burdening our Operations Fund budget.
Video - OPENGATE Security Screening Overview:
Say Something Anonymous Reporting
SAY SOMETHING ANONYMOUS REPORTING SYSTEM

Center Grove Schools utilizes the Say Something-Anonymous Reporting System to allow anyone to quickly, easily, and anonymously report safety concerns to school officials 24/7/365.
- Reports can be made online at this link: Say Something Anonymous Reporting.
- Apps are also available for download:
- In an emergency situation, please call 911.
This program from Sandy Hook Promise empowers students to be "Upstanders" and say something to a trusted adult when they recognize warning signs and threats. The program uses a three-step framework:
- Recognize Warning Signs and Threats: Learn what warning signs and threats are and where they are likely to be found.
- Act Immediately; Take it Seriously: Learn why it’s important to take action immediately when warning signs and threats are observed.
- Say Something: Learn when to tell a trusted adult when warning signs and threats are observed as well as how to submit a tip using the Say Something-Anonymous Reporting System.
Questions & Answers
- What is the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System?
- Where can I download the app?
- How do you make a report in the app?
What is the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System?
The Say Something — Anonymous Reporting System complements the Say Something Program by being the only anonymous reporting system in the U.S. that provides training along with a mobile app, website, and hotline — exclusively for schools. It enables students to anonymously report an issue 24/7/365 through various forms when they see a classmate who is at risk of harming themselves or others. Additionally, when students use the Say Something — Anonymous Reporting System there is a dedicated team of highly skilled and trained Crisis Counselors who are:
- Fluent in multiple languages with translation support for over 600 languages.
- Trained in suicide prevention, crisis management, and mental health support.
- Skilled professionals with backgrounds in psychology, social work, and education.
Where can I download the app?
How do you make a report in the app?
School Buildings & Grounds
SCHOOL BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
- More than 1,100 security cameras are posted district-wide and linked via network for monitoring by CGPD and administrators.
- Centegix Alert Systems are installed in every CGCSC building and alert badges are carried by every staff member.
- Secure entryways are built into all schools.
- Each school is equipped with a Raptor kiosk to screen visitors.
- All classroom doors include thumb locks to securely lock doors from the inside.
- Volunteer background checks are required for parents who volunteer in classrooms.
- Lightning detection systems provide warnings to all schools when conditions are favorable for lightning.
- Johnson Co. Sheriff's Dept. substations are located in the White River Township Fire Department Headquarters, located near MSN and PGES at the corner of Morgantown and Fairview Roads and in the Emergency Operations Center, just north of the main Center Grove campus, which houses CGES, MSC, and CGHS.
School Bus Safety
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
- All school buses are equipped with security cameras.
- Each bus is equipped with a GPS tracking system that is monitored by CGCSC's Transportation Operations Center. This allows us to monitor and review the precise location and speed of all buses at all times. This information is also saved, so it can be reviewed at a later time.
- Center Grove subscribes to the “Here Comes the Bus” app, which allows parents to track their child’s bus to and from school.

"HERE COMES THE BUS" TRACKING
"Here Comes the Bus" lets you view the real-time location of your child’s bus, so you can send your child to the bus stop at just the right time.
HOW IT WORKS
"Here Comes the Bus" enables you to:
- See the location of your child’s bus both before and after school
- Confirm that your child’s bus has arrived at the bus stop, at school or both
- Receive a push notification* or email message when the bus is a certain distance from your stop, and more
*Push notifications only available on iPhone & Android devices.
HOW TO SET IT UP
- Create an account at www.herecomesthebus.com - use School Code 74644
- You will need your child's school identification number (available via Skyward, click here for the location of the number)
- Download the app on your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
- Log in to the app using your above account information to set up your notifications
- If you have trouble, you may contact Synovia at 877-SYNOVIA (877.796.6842) or HCTB@Synoviasolutions.com
SECURE TRACKING
Synovia Solutions, the company behind "Here Comes the Bus," understands the need to keep children and their information safe and secure. That's why "Here Comes the Bus" uses student data provided by Center Grove Schools sent to Synovia Solutions’ private cloud over secure web services (SSL). All communication between the user’s web browser and the "Here Comes the Bus" website is encrypted. Synovia Solutions’ Silverlining software suite is web-based and utilizes HTTPS, which means the "Here Comes the Bus" app is also secure. Plus, it's password-protected!
Volunteer Background Checks
VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECKS
Parents and volunteers are vital to our corporation's success! The time they dedicate to our classrooms and field trips is invaluable.
Center Grove Community School Corporation (CGCSC) welcomes all volunteers. Center Grove has modified its background check policy for building volunteers. We regularly review our policies and procedures to ensure the safety of our students and staff. CGCSC requires more extensive background checks for volunteers who are in a position to spend time with a student without a teacher or staff member present. While we do not want to discourage any parent from volunteering in our schools, we feel this change is necessary for our students’ safety.
Volunteers who would need the broader check include the following:
- Any person who will be in a position to supervise students without direct supervision of a teacher – this includes but is not limited to field trip chaperones, tutors, music lesson tutors, athletic volunteers, or any volunteer who takes a group of students out of a classroom for groups or activities
- Any person who will be alone with students
Click here for a link to the background check website.
Because this background check is more extensive, the cost is higher for the school district. Each volunteer will be charged $12.95* for the cost of the check. These checks will be active for two years.
After a background check is approved, the volunteer is welcome to reach out to the school where they'd like to volunteer. If you don't have a specific school, please send an email with your interest to this link.
We appreciate the valuable time our parents and community members spend in our schools and encourage anyone with the time to volunteer. Thank you for doing your part in creating a safe environment for all students! *Some volunteers may be charged more than the base of $12.95. Additional fees are dependent upon the applicant's address history, verification of potential criminal history information, and/or court access fees. These fees are determined based on the information provided on the application.














