January 11, 2019

1. January 11, 2019 Shannon A. Flounnory, Ed.D Executive Director Department of Safety & Security

2. All Hazards Approach

3. School Safety Concerns • Transportation/Bus Safety • School Walk Routes • Sporting/School Sponsored Events • Accidental Injuries • Bullying • Crimes (Thefts, Extortion, Vandalism, Auto Break-ins) • Natural/Man –Made Disasters • Non-School Persons (Disruptive Persons, etc.) • Weather • Child Custody Issues • Bacterial and Viral Diseases • Medical Care Plans • Weapons • Drugs • Gangs • Acute/Chronic Fighting • Suicide • Human Trafficking • Domestic Violence • Dating Abuse • Terrorism/ Homeland Security • Sexual Violence • Community Issues • Harassment • Cyber Threats through Social Media

4. FCS Department of Safety & Security Emergency Operations Student Health Services School Police

5. Emergency Operations • School Emergency Preparedness Drills & Response Procedures (including Active Shooter Response Protocols) • Social Media Monitoring • Weather Monitoring • Live & Recorded Video Surveillance Systems and Procedures • Access Controls / Remote Door Access Systems • Visitor Management Systems • App-Based Anonymous Tip Reporting • Coordination of School District Response to Emergencies • Audio Access Capabilities of School Intercom Systems

6. Visitor Management System QuickTip Anonymous Activity Reporting Remote Door Access System Emergency Operations Center

7. Avigilon Video Surveillance Systems allows for on-site or off-site monitoring of schools • Advanced analytics such as “Appearance search”, “Facial recognition” and next generation “Weapons Identification” • Expansion of the live video sharing with local municipality first responders (currently sharing with Sandy Springs; MOUs with Fulton County and Johns Creek recently vetted)

8. Student Health Services • Coordination of immediate health services with local school clinic aides • Maintenance of immunization records and ensures compliance with State requirements • Response to Student and Staff Medical Emergencies • Provides on-going CPR, AED, “Stop the Bleed”, and First Aid training for selected school staff • Coordination of annual hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings of students • Responses for school based calls for medical assistance • Management of individualized student medical plans

9. Policing of Schools • Clearly defined roles: Law Enforcement, Law Related Mini Lessons, & Unofficial Mentors and counselors for students • A need for LE Tactical Training specific for school environments for rapid deployment and threat neutralization • Emphasis should be placed upon L.E. Active Shooter Response • Reviewing of building emergency plans with local municipality law enforcement agencies • Collaborative training with local municipality police departments • 40 hour Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) course should be required of all officers working in school environments

10. Additional Recommendations for Safety Enhancements • School buses should be equipped with video surveillance systems. • Parents should be provided with “real-time” secured bus tracking to determine location of buses to assist with safety during drop offs and pick ups. • School districts should commission critical stakeholder groups existing of first responders, parents, and other in-field experts to examine current processes, protocols, and procedures for safety & security within schools, as well as make recommendations for further enhancements. • Appropriate mental health supports for local schools should be mandatory within school district funding. • Consideration of a mandate for standardized “Threat Assessment” protocols for all schools throughout the State • Regular building and facility safety assessments should be conducted at least annually with results reviewed and discussed with school and school district leaders.

11. Experience teaches us…. • School officials must commit to addressing the in the room. • School officials and communities must recognize that we have most likely not seen the last active shooter occurrence in a U.S. school and must commit to employing appropriate preparedness, mitigation, and response strategies. We must consistently train to “Deter and Address the Threat!”

12. People over Products “No matter how much money or how many safety and security tools a facility can purchase, the most common failure to safety and security is human error. The term ‘People over Products’ stresses the important role of the individuals within a school in regard to safety. It is critical to ensure training opportunities are provided to employees and students, ensure awareness programs are taking place for the implemented safety and security measures, and employees and students are being empowered to be the most important line of defense.” Indiana School Safety Guidelines for Emergency Response Systems…..