Video 1: Planning With Law Enforcement
School administrators should work with local law enforcement to create and practice emergency management plans and make sure law enforcement has up-to-date information.
Video 2: Coded Language
Using code words may lead to confusion among those who most need the message. Short, specific instructions leave less room for doubt or panic.
Video 3: Lockdown
During a lockdown, the goal is to quickly get all students, school personnel, and visitors to a secure place.
Video 4: Lockout
If criminal activity or violence is happening outside the school, administrators may call for a lockout as a precaution.
Video 5: Shelter in Place
A shelter-in-place order may be issued in the event of an emergency outside of class time, such as during lunch or between classes.
Video 6: Evacuation
There is no one-size-fits-all plan for evacuations, but there are several factors to consider.
Video 7: Calling 911
Proper 911 use can help prevent overwhelming the system while allowing important information to be passed on to first responders.
Video 8: Duties of Responding Officers
The priority for officers responding to an attack at a school is to find and stop the threat.
Video 9: Reunification
Reunification plans can help bring parents and students together as soon as possible after an emergency.
Video 10: Recovery
In the aftermath of an incident, school officials should look to the district’s recovery plan as a first step to healing.