Shelton's Safety Information

Safety Information

An Active Shooter or Critical Incident can happen anywhere, at any time.

Shelton isn't immune to the risk, thus a reason for a proactive approach is necessary on every level.

Before an Incident

Personal Safety For Staff

Be Alert
Be Attentive to your surroundings
Be Observant of behaviors and things that seem out of place
Wear Identification
Require Visitor Identification
Keep doors locked
Close/Lock doors when not in the classroom
Carry keys on your person
Review contents of the classroom evacuation bag, add items you feel you and your students will need
Review emergency reference guide (colored flip chart)
Do not prop open exterior doors

See Something - Say Something! Report it - Don't share it (on Social Media)

Action Plan

Assess your space
Locate all possible exits
Identify hiding locations and possible barriers
Note items that can be used as weapons
Map out evacuation route, plan at least 2 different routes evacuating in different directions.

During an Incident

RUN

If it is Safe to run away do so
If there is an escape route, move quickly to a safe area
If a staff is present, follow their instructions
Escape by exits or windows
Leave your belongings behind
Help others escape
Prevent and warn others along the way about the danger
Run to any safe area. This may mean running off campus to a nearby home or business
Call 911 when safe to do so

HIDE
When an attacker is spotted:

Hide until help arrives
Lock and/or barricade your door
Silence all electronic devices
Hide behind large objects
Remain calm and quite
Your hiding place should be out of attackers view, provide protection, not trap or restrict your options
Lock and barricade the door, turn off lights and close blinds
Do not leave the area until given the all-clear signal

FIGHT

When Law Enforcement Arrives

Incident Duration usually lasts 5-12 minutes
Police arrive on the scene in 2-7 minute