Top 10 Recommended Actions for Emergencies
Emergencies can happen at any time. Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) School Safety Working Group has just released its latest recommendations on school safety. While we can never be completely safe or immune, here are the top ten recommended actions that you can take today that will improve your chances to prevent and handle them effectively.
- Comprehensive School Safety Assessment
- School Climate
- Campus, Building, and Classroom Security
- Anonymous Reporting Systems
- Coordination with First Responders
- Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Team
- School-Based Law Enforcement
- Mental Health Resources
- Drills
- Social Media Monitoring
Restorative Practices
The MSSC will provide guidance, technical support, training, and facilitation to the schools in the understanding and use of Restorative Practices. Visit our Restorative Practices page for more information and resources.