School Safety Resources

School Critical Incident Planning: An Internet Resource Directory

Events in recent years have shown that schools are not immune from violent critical incidents. The Internet resources gathered here are intended to assist law enforcement and school personnel with preparation, response, and resolution in regards to a school critical incident. However the content included in this directory is for informational purposes only; no endorsement or advocacy should be construed by inclusion. Please send new link suggestions to asknlectc@nlectc.org.

Prepare This section provides resources for preparing for a school critical incident and focuses on threat assessments/site surveys, emergency plan development, and interagency cooperation. Emergency Plan Development Physical Security and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Interagency Cooperation
	Respond This section provides resources for responding to a school critical incident. More specifically, this section will focus on patrol and tactical response, communications, and tactical emergency medicine. Communication Interoperability Incident Command and Management Negotiations Tactics Tactical Emergency Medicine Media Relations Bombs/Explosives
Resolve This section provides resources in resolving a school critical incident. More specifically, this section will focus on recovery and dealing with posttraumatic stress disorder with an emphasis on critical incidents. Recovery Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Additional Resources

• Lessons Learned
• Sample Plans
• Organizations Dealing with School Violence
• Glossary

Last updated: September 18, 2007