H. Violent Intruder / Lockdown

I Prevention

1. All campuses have an electronic entrance gate and a lockable pedestrian gate.

2. Divisional principals and faculty / administrative assistants are made aware of current custody disputes regarding their students.

3. Head of School / FISW Principal is to be informed (call the office) when;

   • someone unusual is observed in the building

   • when a car is noticed lingering in the car park or around the school

   • when someone is noticed watching students on campus

4. Reception and the guard where applicable will be informed of authorized visitors on campus when possible.

5. All adults will wear lanyard and ID while on campus.

II Faculty/Staff Notification

1. The Crisis Team Chair will notify the appropriate authorities.

2. Faculty/staff will be alerted about the intruder by the Crisis Team Chair.

3. The all-clear will be given by the police and an announcement will be broadcast within the school.

4. The Crisis Team Chair will convene a crisis team meeting immediately following the incident.

III Faculty/Staff Action

1. Lock doors and close windows.

2. Under no circumstances may the door be opened until the all-clear is given.

3. Move the students away from windows or out of sight.

4. If you are not in a room, try to find a secure area. Do not move into corridors or open spaces.

5. Faculty should quietly make a record of absentees.

6. Do not use the telephone and ensure students do not use their mobiles.

7. If circumstances require, everyone should lie on the floor.

8. Plan with students for quick evacuation should it be necessary.

9. Faculty/staff should upon instruction from the Crisis Team Chair exit with students by the most appropriate exit door to field or other venue for safety.

IV When Notifying Others:

a) describe the number and appearance of intruder(s)

b) describe weapons if seen

c) number of hostages if any, who they are and where

d) type of demands being made

e) any and all instructions intruders/hostage takers may have given

f) give precise description of the affected areas of the school

V Isolate Affected Area of the School

VI Evacuation of Buildings

1. Evacuate to safe houses

2. Call made to bus companies if necessary

VII Crisis Team Meeting

Meet as soon as possible and discuss:

1. follow-up to students, parents, and faculty/staff

2. get information and guidance from police and faculty/staff at risk to make further plans

3. communication plans

4. role of team members