School Shooting

MITIGATION / PREVENTION

• Prepare a building security plan that includes:
• Lock down of students (CODE BLUE).
• I.D. badge and enforcement policy.
• Regular maintenance of door security and video systems.
•  School lock out policy for regular school days.
• Search policy for lockers, vehicles and students with reasonable suspicion.
• Develop programs and interventions to create a positive and supportive climate between students and staff.
• Prepare School Shooting action plan that utilizes the School Safety Team to carry out its designated duties.

 

PREPAREDNESS

• Conduct School Safety team meetings with tabletop exercises designed to stimulate crisis reaction and response.
• Inventory first aid supplies and equipment.  Order replacements as needed.
• Test communications equipment – Base and portable radios, cell phones and e-mail.

 

RESPONSE

• DIAL 8-911 – keep them on the line and updated.
• Announce “CODE BLUE” action plan.
• School Safety team shall assemble as soon as possible, when safe.
• Notify Security booth (high school only) to secure the booth and attempt to locate crime scene and record any available activity.
• Locate crime scene and attempt to determine injuries and location of shooter.
• Modify lock down of students as needed based on location and scope of incident.  Evacuate areas if needed.
• Follow directions of emergency services as they arrive at the building.