There are several variations of addressing lockdown procedures when considering the school setting. Listed below are several ideas that may assist in developing a “lockdown” protocol in a school community. It is highly recommended that school officials consult with local law enforcement officials to cooperatively develop this protocol.
View current suggestions: "Considerations When Developing a School Lockdown Policy"
The passage of Senate Bill 8/HB 354 (http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/13RS/SB8.htm), which changes several of Kentucky’s current school safety statutes, took effect on June 25, 2013. Emergency Response Drill schedule: As of 2013, all four emergency response drills (fire, lockdown, severe weather and earthquake) must be conducted by the first 30 days of the new school year and must be conducted again in January. Use the following worksheet to plan drills for your school. Submit a copy of the schedule with your school’s plan, and use the original to document drills when they actually occur.
Special Note: Periodically, the Kentucky Center for
School Safety (KCSS) is asked to provide suggestions to
school district officials regarding a variety of
emergency response procedures. Recently, KCSS was asked
to provide a model lockdown procedure for a school
setting.
KCSS, unfortunately, cannot provide such a policy due to
the uniqueness of each school setting, specific local
and state laws, and differing agency requirements. (It
is all too common for different law enforcement agencies
to have different requirements they wish to see in place
upon arriving at a school that has become a crime
scene.)
KCSS can, however, provide discussion points for school
district officials and first responders to consider when
developing a school-specific lockdown procedure.
Therefore, as you will see below, each area addressed is
offered only as a consideration for school officials and
local responders to discuss as they develop their
school’s individual plan. Please note that a critical
part of these procedures is that they must be reviewed
annually and updated as necessary.
Download "Considerations When Developing a
School Lockdown Policy"
When developing a lockdown protocol, be mindful of different scenarios that will require advanced planning when needing to put the school in lockdown such as: during class changes, during lunch time, recess, during assemblies, during arrival and dismissal times.
Remember, it is critical to work with local responders to fully define and implement a viable plan of action.
* Check with local law enforcement officials regarding this concern.