Katherine Partington

Author's posts

School Safety Preparedness Recommendations (HSEM) [February 2023]

Filed under Facilities Upgrades, Planning, Training & Exercises

Resource: Download the above list of flyers with links as a guide to School Safety Preparedness here

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

Door Locking Mechanism (FMO) [November 2022]

Filed under Facilities Upgrades

As a best practice, the School Safety Preparedness Task Force recommends securing all interiordoors with a door locking mechanism such that the door can be locked from both sides and unlockedfrom inside without a key, tool, or special knowledge. Resource: Download the Door Locking mechanism here

EMDs, Fire, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 54, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

Emergency Evacuation Go Kits (HSEM) [October 2022]

Filed under Planning

In case of an emergency evacuation, it is critical that every classroom and the administration maintaina “go kit,” a self-contained and portable stockpile of emergency supplies, often placed in a backpack orbucket and left in a readily accessible but secure location so that it is ready to “go.” The school safety planshould reference the go …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 21, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

Active Shooter Preparedness Webinar (CISA) [February 2023]

Filed under Training & Exercises

Thursday, March 16, 2023 1:00 p.m. EDT The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Region 1 (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) invites you to join a two-hour security webinar to enhance your organization’s resilience in case of an active shooter incident. Preparing employees for a potential active shooter event is an integral …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Public Information, SAUs, Schools, Teachers

Child Exploitation Resources for the K-12 Community (Schoolsafety.gov) [February 2023]

Filed under Mental Health, Planning, Training & Exercises

Protect children from exploitation by recognizing the risk factors and warning signs, knowing how to respond, and supporting students who have been victimized. Child exploitation can take many forms and affect young people of any background, demographic, or geographic location. Victimization can take place directly on school ground as well as through online or social …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Parents, Planning, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

Foundations of Targeted Violence Prevention eLearning (DHS) [February 2023]

Filed under Mental Health, Planning, Training & Exercises

DHS, Wisconsin DOJ, and Wisconsin DPI Partner to Launch Targeted Violence Prevention Course Washington, DC – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence and Analysis, National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Office has partnered with the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to release an eLearning module …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Parents, Planning, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Students, Teachers

Scripted Messages and Emergency Notifications (NH HSEM) [November 2022]

Filed under Planning

The best practice for your school’s scripted messages and emergency notifications is to work in partnership with local first responder agencies to create an outreach plan and predetermine how information will be approved for release and who will provide that information. The following recommendations are provided as a guide to school staff who will conduct …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 43, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers

Best Practice Considerations for Armed Assailant Drills in Schools (NASP) [October 2022]

Filed under Mental Health, Planning, Training & Exercises

The National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Resource Officers, and Safe and Sound Schools have partnered to provide updated guidance on Best Practice Considerations for Armed Assailant Drills in Schools. The author organizations represent key stakeholders in school safety and crisis planning, preparedness, and implementation. We have expertise and extensive first-hand experience with …

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, SAUs, Schools, Teachers

Best Practice Considerations for Armed Assailant Drills in Schools (National Association of School Psychologists, NASRO, and Safe Schools) [September 2022]

Filed under Planning, Training & Exercises

The National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of School Resource Officers, and Safe and Sound Schools have partnered to provide this guidance on armed assailant training. The guidance reflects unique considerations within the school environment, including protecting both physical, and psychological safety. Resource: Download this guidance on armed assailant drills here

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers, Training

School Safety & Security Bulletin (NHIAC) [September 2022]

Filed under Planning

The New Hampshire Information Analysis Center (NHIAC) developed a school safety and security bulletin that provides schools with the latest safety and security related information. Resource: Download the September 2022 Bulletin here

EMDs, Fire, First Responder, Law Enforcement, Planning, Recommendation 48, SAUs, Schools, SROs, Teachers