Lock down procedures should take place where an immediate threat to the lives or safety of Citipointe Church staff members, related entities and visitors exists.  Knowing how to quickly respond and act during such incidents is essential to protecting lives and preventing injury. 

A lockdown may be preventative or emergency depending on the situation. A preventative lockdown is initiated when a threat exists in part of the building or the immediate vicinity.

Such events might include:  

• A dangerous, unauthorized person on campus (with or without a weapon);

• a dangerous animal loose;

• a siege situation;

• a hostage situation;

• dangerous airborne particles 

• Gunshots fired, or the potential for gunshots to be fired in or near the Campus;

• An emergency situation occurring in the vicinity of the Campus.

During the lockdown, all doors and windows are locked. Staff and visitors remain in offices. No one is permitted to leave and the campus entries will be barricaded by available civil authorities if necessary. The civil authorities (police, fire, ambulance) will provide assistance as needed. 

In the event that you witness a dangerous occurrence where the safety of staff and others are in jeopardy, please notify your nearest Executive Team Member, Location Pastor or supervisor immediately. The signal of the lockdown siren and/or announcement indicates a danger on campus grounds.