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Dangerous Persons

These procedures are a guide in responding to a situation in which a student, staff member, or outsider is armed, has assaulted or threatened another person, or is behaving irrationally.

The first person to meet the individual suspected of being a threat should use common sense and remain calm.
Remember, if the person is armed, then they are in control, and staff should do what they request.

General procedures for responding to a dangerous person:

  1. CALL 911, give as much information as possible on the location, identity and description of the individual. Then notify a Building Principal immediately.
  2. Try to remain calm. Speak calmly and reasonably. Encourage the person not to act hastily. Be reassuring
    and non-threatening.
  3. Reassure others and try to prevent panic.
  4. As quickly as possible, move anyone away that is not directly involved with the incident.
  5. The Building Principal, or person in charge, should notify building occupants to commence lockdown procedures, if warranted, as outlined on Page 9. The announcement will direct occupants to go to a “safe place” which means your classroom or another lockable area. Judgment is very important.
  6. If the person attempts to leave the building, allow this. Observe whether a car is used and note license number and description of vehicle.
  7. If the person attempts to leave the building with a student or member of the staff, be cautious in trying to intervene. Remember that the most important consideration is the safety of all students and staff.
  8. Try to gather as much detailed information as possible. As situation allows and without putting anyone in danger, try to determine:
    • Location, identity and detailed description of individual(s) & weapon(s)
    • Identify witnesses
    • Determine number and location of victims.
    • Any pertinent background information on individual, including possible reason for carrying out actions.
  9. When police arrive they will take control of the situation. Have a floor plan and site map of the school
    available for the police. FM staff should have their ID Badges clearly visible to Law Enforcement when they arrive. Hands should be in plain sight and free from any item that might be mistaken for a weapon. Provide all available information.
  10. Initiate Crisis Response Plan which includes follow-up district communications, public information and crisis counseling.

Hostage Situation

If there is a hostage situation, the procedures for Dangerous Person, above, will be followed. This means all staff/students/visitors are to take refuge. Follow Lockdown Procedures. If the danger is confined, responding law enforcement agencies may recommend an orderly evacuation of certain sections/areas away from the danger.

Response Action:

  1. Identify hostage situation – first person on the scene.
  2. Call 911 and follow their instructions
  3. Call Building Principal.
  4. Inform Superintendent and District Security Personnel of situation and actions taken-Building Principal.
  5. Upon arrival of police officials, implement the following response actions as necessary:
    • isolate area of building involved
    • notify parents and spouses
    • public information statements
  6. The police will determine the termination of the emergency.

Intruder

Response Action:

  1. Identify intruder situation – first person on the scene.
  2. Notify 911 and the Building Principal, who will announce, “Lockdown.”
  3. Building Principal will announce “Lockdown.”
  4. Inform Superintendent and District Security Personnel/SIRO of situation and actions taken- Building Principal.
  5. Based on advice of police, confront the intruder – Building Principal, District Security Personnel, or police.
  6. Escort intruder out of the building – Building Principal, District Security Personnel, or police.
  7. Police or Building Principal to determine the termination of the contingency.

Kidnapped Person

Response Action:

  1. Identify kidnapping incident – first person on the scene.
  2. Notify 911 and Building Principal, who will announce, “Lockdown.”
  3. Building Principal will announce “Lockdown.”
  4. Notify the Superintendent and District Security Personnel – Building Principal.
  5. In coordination with police, notify parents or spouses of individuals who are or could be kidnapped. Also prepare official response in the event of media inquires.
  6. Police to determine the termination of emergency.

Pre-plan Action:

Develop attendance procedures to account for pupils and for unscheduled releases during school.