MADISON, Wis. — Speak Up, Speak Out now accepts text tips, the Wisconsin Department of Justice Office of School Safety said Tuesday.

Speak Up, Speak Out is a 24/7, confidential, statewide reporting system. Anyone can report school threats via Speak Up, Speak Out, which launched in 2020.

Through Speak Up, Speak Out text tips, tipsters can report concerning behavior by texting “SUSO” to 738477. They can then make a tip directly to a form provided by the text line, without downloading the mobile app or visiting the website. The text line, Wisconsin DOJ said, will make it easier to report concerning behaviors or threats via mobile phones.

“The Office of School Safety provides high-quality programs and trainings to help keep Wisconsin schools safe,” said Attorney General Josh Kaul. “Adding another way to report safety concerns can only make Speak Up, Speak Out even more effective — so long as the tipline is able to continue operating.”

 Other methods of reporting will remain in place. Anyone can submit a tip by:

• Texting “SUSO” to 738477
• Visiting speakup.widoj.gov
• Calling 1-800-MY-SUSO-1 (1-800-697-8761)
• Downloading the mobile app, which is available for iOS and Android users

All of the systems are free to use.

“SUSO is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn with important concerns, offering a Threat Reporting System, Threat Assessment Consultation, Critical Incident Response and General School Safety Guidance. SUSO aims to promote the reporting of concerns before violence happens,” Wisconsin DOJ said.

Since its launch, more than 1,700 schools and law enforcement agencies in the state have received at least one tip from Speak Up, Speak Out. Speak Up, Speak Out has received more than 7,000 contacts — half of which came through during the 2022-23 school year. From May 2022 to May 2023, 63 of the state’s 72 counties received at least one tip via Speak Up, Speak Out.