For Students, Teachers and Administrators

Student SafetyShared Vocabulary and ExpectationsFor First RespondersFor StudentsFor Staff

Standard Response ProtocolSRP

Standard Response Protocol 4 Actions

Lockout Lockdown Evacuate Shelter

Standard Response Protocol Lockout! Secure the PerimeterLockdown! Locks, Lights, Out of SightEvacuate! To the Directed LocationShelter! For Hazard using Method

4 Directives

Public Address

Action and Directive is RepeatedPublic AddressLockout Lockdown Evacuate Shelter Lockout! Secure the PerimeterLockout! Secure the Perimeter

Lockout Secure the Perimeter!Used when a threat is outside the school

Lock all outside doors and portables, or bring students from the portables into the main building and lock the portables.

LockoutStudents:Return to inside of buildingObey all instructions!Do business as usual

Discussion:When might a Lockout occur?

What is your role during a Lockout?

Discussion:What happens in a Lockout during class changes?

Can we leave the school during a Lockout?

LockdownLocks, Lights, Out of Sight!Used when there is a threat inside the building

Public AddressAn announcement will be made:

“Attention Teachers and Students”“Lockdown! Locks, Lights, Out of Sight!”“Lockdown! Locks ,Lights, Out of Sight!”

LockdownStudents:Move away from corridor line of sight the best you canGet into closest classroom Maintain silence

If the bad guy gets into your room, prepare to defend yourself with whatever you can (ball bats, chairs, desk, etc..)

Discussion:What’s the difference between Lockout and Lockdown?

LockdownOther Considerations:

Do Not give any indication the room is occupied.

Discussion:What if you’re outside?What if there’s no teacher?What if the fire alarm sounds?What may be used as a weapon?Lockdown cannot end with a PA announcement! All doors will be opened by police or school administrator. You must drill this way as well.

EvacuateTo Ordered Location Moving students in an orderly fashionFollowing law enforcement’s directions

EvacuateStudents:Leave stuff behindForm a single file lineKeep your hands EMPTY and VISIBLE at all times,that means no phones in your hands. Be prepared for other evacuation instructionsGo to the directed location

EvacuateStudents: Might be asked to hold hands of person in front and behindMight be asked to put your hands on your headMight be asked to cover your headMight be asked to crawl

EvacuateExamples:Evacuate Hand in Hand! To the GymnasiumEvacuate and Cover! To the HallwaysEvacuate AwaySelf Evacuate

Discussion:Why do we use the methods?Are there other actions?

ShelterFor HazardPersonal or group protection

ShelterStudents:Be Quiet and Listen for type of Hazard and Shelter method

ShelterHazard Examples:Shelter for Earthquake! Drop, Cover and HoldShelter for Tornado! Drop, Cover and HoldShelter for Hazmat! Seal the roomShelter for Fire! Drop and crawlShelter for Bomb! Drop, Cover and HoldShelter in Silence, remain calm!

ShelterMethod Examples:Drop, Cover and HoldSeal the roomDrop and crawlIn Silence

Discussion:Are there other Hazards?Are there other Methods?

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It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.