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Mission Statement

 
The DHS School Safety Program’s mission is to coordinate emergency planning and develop safety procedures for all hazards affecting Indianapolis and Marion County schools.
 

Marion County Safe School Commission

 
This website was created as an information sharing tool for the Marion County Safe School Commission (MCSSC).   Important documents and resources will be shared as they become available.  For additional information on the MCSSC and for a schedule of the commission’s meetings please click on the link below. 
 
 
MARION COUNTY SAFE SCHOOL COMMISSION CLICK HERE
 
 

Training/How can the Division of Homeland Security help?

Presentations available on the following topics

o    What is CERT?
o    Terrorism Awareness
o    Active Shooter Awareness
o    Extreme heat preparedness
o    Winter preparedness
o    All-hazards preparedness
o    What is DHS?

*Email dhs@indy.gov to set up a presentation or call 317-506-7770


Independent Study Training or Online Training

 

National Incident Management System (NIMS) / Incident Command System (ICS) for Schools http://training.fema.gov/IS/NIMS.asp

 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Emergency Management Institute http://training.fema.gov/EMI

 

Introduction to Emergency Management for Schools DOE

 

Site Resources


Publications

 
Active Shooter | Recommendations and Analysis for Risk Mitigation
 
The New York City Police Department developed recommendations and analysis of active shooter incidents from 1966 to 2012. They compile 324 active shooter incidents to give insite, characteristics, statistics, and methodology of these active shooter attacks.
 
 
Complete document  (updated December 2012)
(PDF only, required Adobe Acrobat reader)
PDF 3 MB 
Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities  [PDF, 276KB] Información práctica sobre la planificación para situaciones de crisis (Spanish Version) [PDF, 276KB]
 
The U.S. Department of Education has developed this guide to provide schools and their communities with a general introduction to crisis management as it applies to schools and basic guidelines for developing school crisis management plans. Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Communities and Schools outlines the four phases of crisis planning (prevention-mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery) and provides checklists of the critical issues encountered in each phase. The Guide also provides information on specific elements of crisis management, including leadership, communication and the Incident Command System (ICS).
More info: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/crisisplanning.html
 
Guide to School Vulnerability Assessments
 
This guide is intended to be a companion piece to Practical Information on Crisis Planning: A Guide for Schools and Communities, originally published by the U.S. Department of Education in 2003 as a guide for schools and districts to prepare for a variety of crises. This new guide, published by the U.S. Department of Education in 2008, emphasizes a valuable part of emergency management planning-ongoing vulnerability assessment-and is intended to assist schools with the implementation of an effective vulnerability assessment process, to include choosing an appropriate vulnerability assessment tool. This guide is not intended to be prescriptive or to give step-by-step instructions for conducting assessments, rather it is intended to describe the key elements to be considered when selecting an assessment tool appropriate for school environments and provide guidance for conducting an assessment that will inform school emergency management activities.
 
Threat Assessment in Schools
 
These two guides, published by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Secret Service, were developed as part of the Safe School Initiative, a study of 37 school shootings and other school-based attacks that took place between 1974 and 2000. These guides set forth a process for identifying, assessing, and managing students who may pose a threat of targeted violence in schools. This process, known as threat assessment, was first pioneered by the U.S. Secret Service and has been modified based upon findings from this study. These guides are intended for use by school personnel, law enforcement officials, and others with protective responsibilities in our nation's schools.
 
Final Report and Findings: Implications for Prevention of School Attacks in the United States (CLICK HERE)
 
Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates (CLICK HERE)   
 
Bystander Report  (CLICK HERE)
The Bystander Report was developed by the United States Secret Service and United State Department of Education. The report provides Knowledge of Potential School-Based Violence: Information Students learn May Prevent a Targeted Attack.
 
US DOE Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events (CLICK HERE)
Practical information for parents, students, teachers, and others who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster. (September 2005)
 
School Emergency Procedures Guide (Rhode Island EMA)
 
A copy of these guides should be placed in every classroom, gym, cafeteria, office, and other noticeable places in which students and staff frequent. This guide outlines recommended procedures for responding to emergencies. Since the information is general, each school or district needs to tailor these procedures to fit its own environment and capabilities. Schools may use this guide as a framework for developing a comprehensive school safety plan, with assistance from the RI School Emergency Planning Guide. For the most effective response, present these guides to staff during training and review procedures at the beginning of each school year. 
 
www.riema.ri.gov/schoolsafety/materials/
 
H1N1 Flu Information (CLICK HERE)
·         Flu Season School Guidance
·         Flu.gov
·         Emergency Planning: Influenza Outbreak