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Institute for Criminal Justice Studies. Crime Prevention COUNTERING TERRORISM In Our Schools. This TCLEOSE approved Crime Prevention Curriculum is the property of CSCS-ICJS SBLE CERTIFICATION. SCHOOL SHOOTINGS. Oct. 1, 1997 Pearl, Miss.
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Institute for Criminal Justice Studies Crime Prevention COUNTERING TERRORISMIn Our Schools • This TCLEOSE approved Crime Prevention Curriculum is the property of CSCS-ICJS SBLE CERTIFICATION
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • Oct. 1, 1997Pearl, Miss. • Two students killed and seven wounded by Luke Woodham, 16, who was also accused of killing his mother. He and his friends were said to be outcasts who worshiped Satan.
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • Dec. 1, 1997West Paducah, Ky. • Three students killed, five wounded by Michael Carneal, 14, as they participated in a prayer circle at Heath High School.
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • March 24, 1998Jonesboro, Ark. • Four students and one teacher killed, ten others wounded outside as Westside Middle School emptied during a false fire alarm. Mitchell Johnson, 13, and Andrew Golden, 11, shot at their classmates and teachers from the woods.
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • May 20, 1999Conyers, Ga. • Six students injured at Heritage High School by Thomas Solomon, 15, who was reportedly depressed after breaking up with his girlfriend.
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • April 20, 1999Littleton, Colo. • 14 students (including killers) and one teacher killed, 23 others wounded at Columbine High School in the nation's deadliest school shooting. Eric Harris, 18, and Dylan Klebold, 17, had plotted for a year to kill at least 500 and blow up their school. At the end of their hour-long rampage, they turned their guns on themselves.
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • March 21, 2005Red Lake, Minn. • Jeff Weise, 16, killed grandfather and companion, then arrived at school where he killed a teacher, a security guard, 5 students, and finally himself, leaving a total of 10 dead.
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • April 16, 2007Blacksburg, Va. • A 23-year-old Virginia Tech student, Cho Seung-Hui, killed two in a dorm, then killed 30 more 2 hours later in a classroom building. His suicide brought the death toll to 33, making the shooting rampage the most deadly in U.S. history. Fifteen others were wounded.
SCHOOL SHOOTINGS • PAST TEN YEARS • United States – 37 School Shootings • Other Countries – 11 Reported Shooting
Who’s Next ? • Is your school district the next in line for a school shooting? • Is one of your schools the next location for a school shooting? • Gulf Shores, AL • Are you prepared to handle a crisis situation?
School EnvironmentThen and Now • Our society is changing. • Schools are not “safe havens” for learning and growing anymore. • Today’s schools are like fortresses.
SAFE SCHOOLS INITIATIVE With the Safe Schools initiative, States are taking a pro-active approach in preventing and preparing for a crisis situation in our schools.
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSESTANDARDIZED PROCEDURES(1 of 3) Why are standardized procedures necessary? • A quick response can be made without hesitation to provide support and security. • Regardless of who is in charge, a quick response can be achieved.
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSESTANDARDIZED PROCEDURES(2 of 3) • A correct response can be made because of preventative planning. • Prior planning can ease the consequences of a crisis. • Reduce or prevent panic among parents, students and teachers.
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSESTANDARDIZED PROCEDURES(3 of 3) • Anticipates the needs for equipment and personnel and makes plans to meet them. • Permits scheduling for training and simulations.
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSE EMERGENCY MANUAL • School’s Emergency Plan • School’s Law Enforcement Response Plan • Emergency Assistance and Contacts • Parents and School Safety • The Media and Crisis Situations
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSEPLAN(1 of 3) Uniform School Emergency Plan Guide • Prevention and Curriculum • Visitor Access Control • First Aid • Personal Safety • Student ID Procedures • Lockdown Procedures
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSEPLAN(2 of 3) • Buildings and Grounds Security • Alarm System – understood by all • Visual Access Inside and Outside • Limitations of Building Design • Exits • Signs / Directions to Safety Areas • Security
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSEPLAN(3 of 3) • Communications • Common • Codes • General Safety Information • Published
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSEPLAN Law Enforcement Emergency Plan Guide • First Responders • Contact Team • Rescue Team • Perimeter Security • Command Post • Exit Procedures • ID and Accountability
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSEPLAN Emergency Assistance and Contacts • SRT – Local, State, Federal (S.W.A.T.) • EOD • HAZMAT • Medical – EMT, Hospital, AIR EVAC • Utilities
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSEPLAN Parents and School Safety • Information Hotlines • Assembly Areas • Contact Person • Release Procedures • ID and Accountability
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSEPLAN Media and Crisis Situations • Assembly Areas • Contact Person - PIO • Scheduled Media Releases • Accurate Information • Use to your advantage
SCHOOL CRISIS RESPONSERESOURCES • Crisis Plan Guidelines • After Action Report’s (AAR) • Crisis Assessment Sheet • Site Surveys • Crisis Planning Team • LE, FD, EMT, School Officials, PTA • Crisis Response Team • Crisis Checklist • Crisis Plan Timeline * Full Scale Rehearsals*
CRISIS RESPONSE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT IN SCHOOLS QUESTIONS ?
SITE SURVEY TACTICAL TEAM NEEDS - REQUIREMENTS THREAT ASSESSMENT
DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING • TYPE OF BUILDING • TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION • NUMBER & TYPE OF EXITS / ENTRANCES • ELEVATORS & STAIRWELLS • EMERGENCY / FIRE ESCAPES
DESCRIPTION OF BUILDING GROUNDS • AVENUES OF APPROACH • SURROUNDING TERRAIN • LIGHTED AREAS • ADJACENT STRUCTURES • LANDING ZONES
SECURITY • EXTERIOR DOORS • WALLS , FENCES , GATES • ALARMS , CAMERAS • SECURITY PERSONNEL • LOCATION OF MASTER KEYS
INTERIOR LAYOUT • PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION & FLOOR PLANS • LOCATION OF FLOOR PLANS • INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION • INTERIOR DOORS • WINDOWS • CRAWL SPACES • STAIRWELLS & HALLWAYS
UTILITIES • TELEPHONES--- TYPE , LOCATION , CUT-OFF POINT • ELECTRICITY • HEATING & AIR • SEWAGE---NEARBY TUNNELS
HOT LINE PHONE NUMBER LIST • LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES • UTILITY COMPANIES • FIRE & RESCUE • MEDICAL SUPPORT---HOSPITALS & LIFE FLIGHT • AIR SUPPORT • EOD • ON SITE MAINT. PERSONNEL
TACTICAL SITE SURVEY Questions ?
THE CHALLENGE • “RESCUE” MINDSET • Hostages • School shootings • USE TACTICS • HAVE A PLAN • TRAIN “People do not plan to fail, they simply fail to plan”.
IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION • THE SWIFT AND IMMEDIATEDEPLOYMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TO A ONGOING LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION, WHERE A DELAY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY TO INNOCENT PERSONS
RAPID DEPLOYMENT TACTICS • YOU MUST DEPLOY WHEN THERE IS AN ACTIVE DEADLY SITUATION. IF YOU DO NOTHING, IT WILL COST LIVES. • IF THE SITUATION IS ACTIVE, NOT STATIC, YOU MUST DEPLOY !!!!!!
ACTIVE SHOOTER • A SUSPECT WHOSE ACTIVITY IS IMMEDIATELY CAUSING DEATH AND/OR SERIOUS BODILY INJURY. • THEIR ACTIVITY IS ONGOING AND NOT CONTAINED , AND POSES AN IMMEDIATE RISK TO POTENTIAL VICTIMS.
CONSIDERATIONS • Assign a TEAM LEADER • Assign an ASSISTANT TEAM LEADER • Select an entry point; consider distractions and deception • COMMUNICATE!!!!!
ACTIVE SHOOTER • MUST INTERVENE !!!! • MUST ACT !!!! • MUST ENTER !!!!
TWO TEAMS • CONTACT TEAM • Team moving directly to deal with threat • RESCUE TEAM • Team to deal with victims/hostages
CONTACT TEAM MISSION • MOVE TO, LOCATE & STOP THE SUSPECT • MOVE TO THE SOUND OF GUN FIRE • MOVE ONLY AS FAST AS YOU CAN ACCURATELY SHOOT
CONTACT TEAM MISSION – Continued: • BY-PASS VICTIMS IF THE SHOOTER IS ACTIVELY SHOOTING OTHER VICTIMS • DO NOT CLEAR & CHECK EVERY HIDING PLACE IF A SHOOTER IS ACTIVE • GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH RESCUE TEAM
RESCUE TEAM MISSION • LOCATE & REMOVE VICTIMS • GOOD COMMUNICATIONS WITH CONTACT TEAM • MAY ENCOUNTER SHOOTER-----THEY NOW BECOMETHE PRIMARY CONTACT TEAM
FORMATIONS • DIAMOND • “ T “
ACTIONS UPON DOWNED OFFICER • Team member closest to the downed officer should provide controlled cover • Next closest should evacuate downed officer (hand over to RESCUE TEAM) • Communicate • Keep control of emotions
HANDLING DIRECT TO THREAT • If you have not received Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) get with your supervisor and administration and ensure they send you! ALERRT When seconds and lives count!
Presenter Contact Information 350 N. Guadalupe, Suite 140, PMB 164 San Marcos, Texas 78666. 877-304-2727 www.cscs.txstate.edu