1.  Consider completing a level 1 assessment if any of the following are present: 

Concern regarding threats or aggression directed at others

• The threat or aggression is specific to an identified target, with a motive, and plan.

• A weapon was brought to school or there was an attempt to bring one.

• Threat, aggression, or violence is causing considerable fear or disruption to activity.

• A continued intent to carry out a threat is present.

• There is a history of threats, aggression or violence.

• Staff, parent or student perceives threatening circumstances.

• Administrator is unable to determine if a situation poses risk to school personnel or the community.

2.  Conduct a Core Team Evaluation 

School administration, law enforcement, and school-based mental health or another standing team member, review the facts and determine the need for conducting a level 1 threat assessment. 

A partial list of actions, behaviors and circumstances that may indicate a heightened risk for targeted violence can be found at:                                                                                    https://www.vandrealconsulting.com/copy-of-other-resources

3.  NWESD 189 Collaboration

   Trained staff from the NWESD Safety Center are available to provide input as schools evaluate the             necessity of conducting a level 1 threat assessment. 

4.  Determination  

    o   If, after review, the incident is deemed unfounded, complete the threat response dismissal form. 

    o   If, after review, a level 1 threat assessment is necessary, proceed to the level 1 protocol and                         step- by- step instructions.