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School Critical Incident Planning: An Internet Resource Directory

School Safety Resources: Emergency Plan Development

360-Degree Imaging
http://www.ipix.com
Source: Ipix
Abstract: This site offers 360-degree imaging for site surveys.

Classroom Killers? Hallway Hostages?
http://www.schoolsecurity.org/crisis-book.html
Source: Kenneth Trump, Corwin Press
Abstract: National school safety and crisis preparedness expert Ken Trump dispels the myths, misconceptions and hype surrounding the lessons learned from national school violence crises and shifting security threat trends in this new book.

Crime Mapping and School Safety
http://www.policefoundation.org/pdf/vol3issue2.pdf
Source: Police Foundation
Abstract: This site provides information on a crime mapping laboratory/mapping in community policing training on creating a tactical plan in preparation for school violence using GIS.

Critical Incident Response Training Program
http://www.fletc.gov/training/programs/counterterrorism-division/critical-incident-response-training-program-cirtp
Source: Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Abstract: This site contains information on incident command, site surveys, negotiations, media relations, contingency planning and development training.

Complete Crisis Planning Guide for Schools and Communities: Practical Information on Crisis Planning - a guide for schools and communities (132 pages, PDF)
http://www.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/crisisplanning.pdf
Source: Be Ready Utah is the State of Utah's official emergency preparedness campaign managed by the Division of Homeland Security.  For more information Utah's School Safety efforts: http://beready.utah.gov/school/index.html
Abstract: This document contains information on emergency operations plan development, incident command, planning for active shooters, hostage situations, bombs and bomb threats.

A Guide for Preventing and Responding to School Violence
http://www.theiacp.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=MwvD03yXrnE%3d&tabid=378
Source: International Association of Chiefs of Police
Abstract: This site offers a guide to school violence prevention, threat assessment, crisis planning, major crisis response, dealing with the aftermath and media relations.

Guidelines for the Management of Critical Incidents in Schools
http://alex.edfac.usyd.edu.au/LocalResource/DepartPol/critical.html
Source: New South Wales (Australia) Department of School Education
Abstract: This site contains guidelines for developing a school critical incident plan, conducting risk assessment, response planning and evaluating a plan.

How to Prepare and Respond to a School-Based Critical Incident
http://www.time2act.org/archives/504.aspx
Source: Massachusetts State Police
Abstract: The Executive Office of Public Safety, through the Massachusetts State Police and the Department of Fire Services, developed School Emergencies: Community Pre-Planning Guide as a series of questions and recommendations to assist schools and communities in assessing the safety of their facilities and helping develop plans to effectively respond to emergencies and afford the greatest protection to students, staff and the general public.

Pierce Responder System
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/is/gis.htm
Source: Pierce County (WA) Information Services Department
Abstract: The web-based Responder System contains information, floor plans, pictures and aerial maps of schools and public facilities. The data can be accessed by emergency personnel in the field via wireless modems.

A Practical Guide for Crisis Response in Our Schools - A Comprehensive Crisis Response Plan for School Districts
http://schoolcrisisresponse.com
Source: The American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Abstract: This publication conveys critical information to assist school districts in responding effectively to everyday crises as well as school-based disasters.

Pre-Planning and Site Survey for Critical Incident Response
http://www.tidewater.net/~shamou/
Source: Final Option, Inc.
Abstract: This site contains information on a pre-planning and site survey service.

Recommendations for Safe School Plans
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/publications/factsheets/schoolviolence/FS-SV09B.pdf
Source: Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
Abstract: This publication makes recommendations on how to develop a safe schools plan.

SafePlans, LLC
http://www.safeplans.net
Source: SafePlans, LLC
Abstract: SafePlans is able to provide the best practices in school safety via SafePlans proprietary Emergency Response Information Portal (ERIP) solution. ERlP addresses critical preparedness needs through integrated online planning, training and access tactical response information. Through ERIP, planners are able to develop better plans in less time, train their staff with detailed e-learning courses and provide first responders with secure access to tactical response data through a comprehensive site mapping system.

School Crime Operations Package Software
http://www.schoolcopsoftware.com
Source: Abt Associates/National Institute of Justice
Abstract: This web site offers free school and incident mapping software.

School Crisis Planning: Questions and Answers
http://www.nasponline.org
Source: National Association of School Psychologists
Abstract: This site includes articles on school critical incidents from pre-planning to crisis management, skills for crisis responders, follow-up activities and creating safe schools.

School Resource Officer (SRO) Leadership Program
http://dept.fvtc.edu/ojjdp/descriptions.htm#sro
Source: OJJDP, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Fox Valley Technical College
Abstract: The purpose of this program is to demonstrate standards of excellence and best practices in the enhanced role of school resource officers (SROs) as leaders in planning and maintaining a safe school environment. Topics covered include leadership role of the SRO in developing and implementing a safe school plan, critical incident planning, school security, identification and utilization of risk and protective factors, and legal issues. (For other related course descriptions at Fox Valley Technical College, please use this link http://dept.fvtc.edu/ojjdp/descriptions.htm.)

School Safety Emergency Procedures Guide
http://www.state.de.us/dema/pages/school_safe.htm
Source: Delaware Emergency Management Agency, Department of Public Safety
Abstract: This online guide includes procedures for assaults, bomb threats, intruder/hostages, weapons/ robbery, serious injury/ death and suicide/suicide attempts, among others.

School Security Services
http://www.schoolsecurity.org/
Source: National School Safety and Security Services
Abstract: This site contains information on a national consulting firm specializing in school security and crisis preparedness training, security assessments and related safety consulting for schools.

The School Shooter: The Threat Assessment Perspective
http://www.fbi.gov/publications/school/school2.pdf
Source: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Abstract: This publication presents a systematic approach to threat assessment and intervention. This model was designed to be used by educators, mental health professionals and law enforcement agencies.

Security Program Development
http://www.safeschools.ingersollrand.com/
Source: Safe Schools
Abstract:The plan and site survey provided on this site make it possible to effectively evaluate a facility and develop cost-effective solutions that can be implemented in a timely fashion.

Team Packet: School Violence and Law Enforcement Response - Lesson Plan and Articles
http://www.ntoa.org/
Source: National Tactical Officers Association
Abstract: This site contains information on rapid deployment, site survey, tactical emergency medicine and explosives recognition. Information is available on CD or as printed copy.

Visual Incident Planning Software
http://www.viplanning.com/
Source: Visual Imagry, Inc.
Abstract: This site contains information on software that may be used to create HTML versions of emergency pre-plans for training, response and recovery.

Last updated: March 19, 2010
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