LISD SAFETY & SECURITY - Keep Raiders Safe

HOLD! In your classroom. Clear the halls.

STUDENTS

• Remain in the classroom until the “All Clear” is announced

TEACHER

• Close and lock the classroom door
• Business as usual
• Take attendance

SECURE, previously known as LOCKOUT, is called when there is a threat or hazard outside of the school building. Whether it’s due to violence or criminal activity in the immediate neighborhood, or a dangerous animal in the playground, SECURE uses the security of the physical facility to act as protection.

EXAMPLES OF SECURE CONDITIONS
The following are some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a SECURE.

• Dangerous animal on school grounds
• Criminal activity in area
• Civil disobedience

SECURE! Get inside. Lock outside doors.

STUDENTS

• Return inside the building or temporary building
• Business as usual

TEACHER

• Bring everyone indoors
• Lock outside doors
• Increase situational awareness
• Business as usual
• Take attendance

LOCKDOWN is called when there is a threat or hazard inside the school building. From parental custody disputes to intruders to a weapon on campus, LOCKDOWN uses classroom security to protect students and staff from threat.

EXAMPLES OF LOCKDOWN CONDITIONS
The following are simply some examples of when a school or emergency dispatch might call for a LOCKDOWN.

• Dangerous animal within school building
• Intruder
• Angry or violent person attempting to gain entry
• Weapon on campus

LOCKDOWN! Locks, lights, out of sight.

STUDENTS

• Move away from sight
• Maintain silence
• Do not open the door

TEACHER

• Lock interior doors
• Turn out the lights
• Move away from sight
• Do not open the door
• Maintain silence
• Take attendance

EVACUATE! To the announced location.

STUDENTS

• Bring your phone
• Leave your stuff behind
• Follow instructions

TEACHER

• Lead evacuation to a location
• Take attendance
• Notify if missing, extra or injured students

SHELTER is called when the need for personal protection is necessary. Training should also include spontaneous events such as tornado, earthquake or hazmat.

HAZARDS MAY INCLUDE:

Hazard                                                           Safety Strategy

• Tornado (or extreme weather)                  Evacuate to shelter area
• Hazmat (chemical spill or fumes)             Seal the room
• Earthquake                                               Drop, cover and hold
• Tsunami                                                    Get to high ground

SHELTER! Hazard and safety strategy.

TEACHER

• Lead safety strategy
• Account for students and adults
• Notify if missing, extra or injured students or adults