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

Principal Response
Contact the parent or guardian and obtain as much information regarding the
student’s description, including clothing and the circumstances of the
disappearance.
If the missing person(s) are not located during the initial search by staff members
or if there is any indication that foul play or a dangerous situation is involved,
notify the district Safety Director and SRO.
If there is any indication that an abduction has occurred or is about to take place,
announce a Perimeter or Full Lockdown as appropriate to the situation.
Notify the Superintendent’s office.
Siblings of the missing students(s) should be closely monitored at all times. If
siblings are known to be in another location (such as a local school), the
administrator of that facility should be notified to monitor them carefully.
Provide information for staff as appropriate.
Assist law enforcement with the investigation.
Staff Response
If a lockdown is announced, follow procedures.
Each staff member should carefully search his or her area of responsibility for the
missing child(ren). Any potential hiding place should be searched, including crawl
spaces, rest rooms, storage closets, cabinets and storage containers.
Staff members should advise the Principal of the results of the search as soon as
the search is completed.
E.4. Weapons Use
Definition: Weapons use is defined as the unauthorized discharge of a firearm or other
use of a weapon to assault, threaten, or injure another person on or in close proximity to
school property.
Alert Signal: Full lockdown or emergency non-fire evacuation as deemed appropriate
Principal Response
Make a rapid assessment of the situation and determine whether a Full
Lockdown or an emergency evacuation is the safest probable course of action.
Notify staff of the lockdown or evacuation. Do not attempt to verify that a
weapons assault has taken place prior to making this decision, even a brief delay
could result in avoidable injuries or loss of life.
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