Enhanced Lockdown Procedures and the A.L.i.C.E Response

ENHANCED LOCKDOWN PROCEDURESFor Faculty and Staff

DeerSchoolLakesDistrictIs this really all we need to know?

What are the benefits of a traditional LOCKDOWN?Police and School AdministratorsCommandOne word can initiate procedureControlKnow where everyone is locatedConvenienceEasily administered and followedKeep you in for Safety?For the shooter or violent intruderCommandAction initiates responseControlProcedure requires everyone to remainConvenienceMinimal action causes desired response

LOCKDOWN bases survival on the inability of the bad guys to reach the innocent before police contact. But how will it really end?

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ALiCE is a Comprehensive ProgramEnhanceNot Change!TURN A.L. INTO A.L.i.C.E.

AlertLockdowninformCounterEvacuate

ALiCE is NOT a linear, progressive response* ALERT *Persons may or may not receive advance warning of an active shooter.

Loudspeaker, phone, direct communication, etc.Personal or witness observationGunshots (hear, see or smell)

Providing real time information to those under attackInformation is key for making decisionsInformation allows for optionsInformation instead of commands empowers faculty, staff & students to improve their chances of survival

* LOCKDOWN *Lockdown is an excellent starting pointClassrooms should already be locked in!PA State Police, Best Practice Standards as recommended in our Risk and Vulnerability AssessmentShould be closed and locked during classes and when not in useBarricade if evacuation is not an option.Remember, Do Not Open Door for Anyone!LOCKDOWN / BARRICADELock the door from the inside if possibleTurn off the lightsStack desks/tables/anything in front of the doorMove to a location away from the door.Get behind cover if possibleAssess for possible avenues of escapeAssess for possible defensive tactics

Use items to keep the door from opening andplace large items in front of the door as obstacles.

* INFORM *Continuation of the Alert

Provide real time information- HOW?PA SystemText messagingEmailUsing camera systems

Take advantage of the actors fragile stateTalk to/at them and redirect their focus* EVACUATE *Provides faculty, staff & students with the ability and authority to evacuateRemoves as many potential targets as possibleRemoves need for family and friends to come to the sceneFollows natural responseEvacuateWhether planned or not, a mass evacuation will occur during an active shooter eventOver 700 students at Columbine evacuated on their own despite being told to lockdown.Where will they go?Planning required by NIMSLittle resources are required, only information required

* COUNTER *Goal is enhance survivability!Teach skills - Take advantage of the unknown tactical advantages that exist!Empower people to help themselvesThey are the actual first responders Easily learned skills which can drastically increase survivability

ACTION OPTIONSCreate ChaosShout, Yell, ScreamThrow thingsSpraysMove, Move, MoveCreate barriersDivert attentionSWARM

We are taught not to be passive for other threats!R.A.D- Rape Aggression DefenseAirlinesStranger Danger (Run, Scream, Kick)A.L.i.C.E.Providing options to choose from in your greatest moment of need

You make the decision on the option best for you and your students.

Empowering you to save your own life and the lives of your students!U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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ANYTHING BEATS NOTHING!In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing!