Lockdown

Description: 

Certain situations where there is a threat that is attempting to gain access to state facilities will necessitate restricting access to a specific building, or multiple buildings as a precaution or a protective measure.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Emergency Response Team/Leadership

  • Initiate notification procedures.

  • Tell staff and visitors exactly what the situation is and what you need them to do.

  • Provide a “ALL CLEAR” message when the threat has been resolved.

• Staff

  • Remain calm and communicate with staff and visitors in a clear and concise manner.

  • Remain in offices and lock doors.

  • If you are in a common area, stay away from windows and all doors (solid and glass). If possible, find a location in the room to hide from view of doors or windows.

  • Stay quiet & silence phones & pagers.

  • Do not allow access once the doors are locked, as this will compromise the safety of those inside. Do not allow anyone to talk their way inside, as they may be the suspect or they are being coerced by the suspect, outside of your view.

  • Wait for further instructions and do not allow anyone to leave until local police releases the building/give an “ALL CLEAR” signal or message.

  • Individuals, who may be on the outside of buildings during a lockout of all buildings, should move away from the affected area (indicated by the presence of emergency personnel and equipment).