Threats to School Safety 10-13

Question 1

Example of an incident which would initiate a school lockdown

Answer 1

• Person attacking a person with a knife in a school

- person using or threatening to use a gun on school property

Question 2

Example of an incident which would initiate a Hold and Secure

Answer 2

Suspect with weapon in vicinity

• search near a school for a person wanted for a violent offence
• serious MVA in area of school requiring
• temporary control of pedestrians and traffic

Question 3

An example of a situation that might initiate a Shelter in Place

Answer 3

If there is hazardous material around the

building and evacuation may not be safe

Question 4

What are the 3 levels of movement restriction that may be implemented at a school

Answer 4

1. Lockdown
2. Hold and Secure, or
3. Shelter in Place

Question 5

Must a supervisor attend a school that has been placed in a lockdown, hold and secure or shelter in place

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

If a Hold and Secure has been initiated does a police officer have to attend the school

Answer 6

Yes, only if operationally feasible

Question 7

If a Lock-Down has been initiated does a police officer have to attend the school

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Who updates a school principal or designate in the area of the lock-down, hold and secure, or sheltering place

Answer 8

The OIC provides information and updates on the situation when inquiries are made by a school principal or designate in the area of the threat