District-Wide Safe Schools and Crisis Plan - Blytheville Public Schools

E.1 Intruder/Suspicious Person
Definition: An intruder or suspicious person or person(s) are those who enter the
grounds or building and do not appear to have a legitimate purpose for being present.
Alert Signal: “All staff – Perimeter lockdown in effect at this time” (if a lockdown is
deemed to be appropriate).
Principal Response
Obtain a description of the intruder(s) and any suspicious actions he has shown.
Determine if a lockdown is appropriate. Announce a Perimeter Lockdown if a
lockdown is desired.
Contact the district Safety Director and SRO. Provide the Safety Director and
SRO with all available information regarding intruder descriptions and actions.
It can be dangerous for administrators and/or staff to approach intruders or
suspicious persons.
Upon arrival, coordinate actions with the law enforcement official.
Notify the Superintendent’s office.
Brief staff on the outcome of the situation as soon as it is resolved. Staff Response
Direct students into areas that can be secured.
Secure doors and exterior windows (if a lockdown is announced).
Do not allow students under your supervision to leave a secure area without
approval from the Principal.
Communicate with the Principal or office staff if you have pertinent information
(use the intercom, e-mail, radio or telephone as available).
Attempt to calm students under your care.
Do not attempt to approach suspicious persons.
E.2 Disruptive/Unruly Person
Definition: A disruptive or unruly person is a student, employee or visitor who becomes
unruly to the point of disruption of the academic or work environment.
Alert Signal: “All staff – Perimeter lockdown in effect at this time” (if a lockdown is
deemed to be appropriate).
Principal Response
Determine the person(s) who are disruptive and quickly assess the degree of their
unruly behavior. Determine if a lockdown is appropriate to keep the situation from
escalating to other parts of the facility. Announce a Perimeter Lockdown if a lockdown
is desired.
Contact the District Safety Director and SRO. Provide them with all available
information regarding intruder descriptions and actions. It can be dangerous for
administrators and/or staff to approach unruly persons.
If possible, seek a position of safety by positioning a physical barrier between
yourself and the individual(s). For example, take a position behind the counter.
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