Safe School Plan - William S. Hart Union High School District

INCIDENT: TERRORIST THREAT
Terrorists carefully plan their operations, using time as their greatest asset. They will attack or seize what they consider a “soft target.”
Criminals will do the same, looking for patterns or people who either let their guard down or are not aware of their surroundings. 1 Prior to a
terrorist threat, do the following:
As much as possible, stay unpredictable (try to vary daily activities);
Stay situational aware;
Report suspicious activities to an administrator or school deputy; and
Know where and whom to go to for information or help.
If a general threat against the school or district is indicated, coordinate all measures with the school administration. The measures below will
be applied:
Be alert for people not associated with the school loitering near the office or classrooms, or watching your activities;
Do not hesitate to question them as to their reasons for being there; and
Be aware of people, vehicles, workmen and delivery people.
ACTIONS TO TAKE IF YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE UNDER SURVEILLANCE:
Conceal your suspicions
Do not force a confrontation
Contact the administration and report your suspicions
Observe general description/characteristics of the person(s) such as unique features, race, gender, height, weight, hair color, etc.
Observe general description of their vehicles such as make, model, year, color, unique stickers, and—most important—license plate
number
HOMELAND SECURITY ADVISORY SYSTEM 2
The Homeland Security Advisory System was designed to provide a comprehensive means to disseminate information regarding the risk of
terrorist acts to federal, state, and local authorities and the American people. This system provides warnings in the form of a set of graduated
“Threat Conditions” that increase as the risk of the threat increases. At each threat conditions, federal departments and agencies would
implement a corresponding set of “Protective Measures” to further reduce vulnerability or increase response capability during a period of
heightened alert.
There is always a risk of a terrorist threat. Each threat condition assigns a level of alert appropriate to the increasing risk of terrorist attacks.
Beneath each threat condition are some suggested protective measures that the government and the public can take, recognizing that the heads
of federal departments and agencies are responsible for developing and implementing appropriate agency-specific Protective Measures:
Low Condition (Green)
This condition is declared when there is a low risk of terrorist attacks. Federal departments and agencies will consider the following
protective measures:
Refine and exercise prearranged protective measures;
Ensure personnel receive proper training on the Homeland Security Advisory System and specific prearranged department or agency
protective measures; and
Institute a process to assure that all facilities and regulated sectors are regularly assessed for vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks, and
all reasonable measures are taken to mitigate these vulnerabilities.
At school we can review our school disaster plan and procedures and inventory our emergency supplies.
1 AFJROTC Quick Reaction Checklists, Headquarters Operation Support
2 Are You Ready? A Guide to Citizen Preparedness, FEMA 2002
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