CAO/A&SJuly 31, 2014

John I Leonard High SchoolPresented by Chief Lawrence J. Leon

ANALYSIS OF SCHOOL SHOOTINGSDECEMBER 15, 2012 — FEBRUARY 10, 2014

K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN FOCUS

An average of two school shootings took place at K-12 schools each month between December 15, 2012 and February 10, 2014.

K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN FOCUS

January 10, 2013 -- Taft Union High School in Taft, California: A 16-year-old student opened fire in class. He was targeting two classmates who he felt had bullied him, law enforcement said. One student was injured. The shooter was placed into custody after a teacher and campus supervisor persuaded the student to put down his firearm.

January 31, 2013 -- Price Middle School in Atlanta, Georgia: A 14-year-old was shot in the head outside his school, police said. His mother told CNN affiliate WSB-TV that he was taken to the hospital. Atlanta Public Schools announced that another student had been taken into custody after the 1:50 p.m. shooting.

K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN FOCUS

August 20, 2013 -- Ronald E. McNair Discovery Learning Academy, in Decatur, Georgia: A gunman fired shots and barricaded himself inside the elementary school. Antoinette Tuff, who worked in the front office, was hailed as a hero for engaging suspect Michael Brandon Hill. She managed to talk him into into giving up, and no one was injured, police said.

August 30, 2013 -- Carver High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina: A student injured another during a shooting that occurred at 2:45 p.m. during a planned fire drill, CNN affiliate WXII reported.

September 4, 2013—Spring High School in Houston, Texas. Luis Alonzo Alfaro 17 stabbed a17 year old killing him and injured several others.

K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN FOCUS

October 21, 2013 -- Sparks Middle School in Sparks, Nevada: A 12-year-old opened fire with a handgun he took from his parents, police say. Jose Reyes injured two students and killed Mike Landsberry, a teacher and Afghanistan war veteran, authorities said. Reyes killed himself.

December 13, 2013 -- Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado: Karl Halverson Pierson opened fire on a Friday inside his suburban Denver high school, police said. The 18-year-old allegedly shot Claire Davis, a 17-year-old senior, who later died at a hospital. Law enforcement said that Pierson apparently wanted revenge against a faculty member because of a "confrontation or disagreement."

K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN FOCUS

January 9, 2014--Liberty Technology Magnet High School in Jackson, Tennessee: A 16-year-old student shot a classmate in the leg as classes were being dismissed for the day, police said, according to CNN affiliate WBBJ. The student was treated for his gunshot wound, WBBJ said.

January 14, 2014 -- Berrendo Middle School in Roswell, New Mexico: A 12-year-old boy walked into the school gym, pulled a shotgun out of a bag and fired at students waiting for the school day to begin, authorities said. The boy wounded two.

April 25, 2014—Jonathan law High School , Milford Connecticut: 16 year old girl slashed in her neck, chest, and face by a 16 year old male classmate in the stairwell at the start of school

K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN FOCUS

April 9, 2014—Franklin Regional Senior High , Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 21 stabbed by Alex Hribal using two 8 inch kitchen knifes.

June 10, 2014—Reynolds High School , Oregon Student Jared Michael Padgett shoots and kills another student and wounds a teacher.

Oregon shooting: 'This is becoming the norm' -- but will anything change? By Ed Payne and Dana Ford, CNN

K-12 SCHOOL SHOOTINGS IN FOCUS

May 23, 2013-West Albany High School, Albany Oregon, A student told the principal that Grant Acord had a plan to kill students and staff. Police were contacted and went to house. Police found a plan to kill 12 students and the teacher. They also found 6 homemade bombs underneath the floorboards in his room.

Averted Incidents

Sandy Hook Elementary

Adam Lanza 20yrs old diagnosed with Asperger's

◦ No criminal record◦ Obsession with mass murders◦ Compiled spreadsheet with data on 500 incidents & weapons used◦ Evidence of premeditation◦ Wrote a book for a class project “Big Book of Granny” main character

had a gun in her cane and includes violence against children◦ Endless hours of violent video games including “School Shooting”

where a player controls a character who enters a school and shoots students

◦ Bedroom windows covered with black plastic◦ Communicated with mother via email◦ May have been bullied◦ Poor social skills and communications skills◦ Destruction of personal computers◦ The motive at this time has been difficult to determine◦ GPS found with a route to Sandy Hook on December 1, 2012

Case Study- Sandy Hook

Adam Lanza’s Bedroom

Books and articles on mass Shootings

Video Games

Scene from School Shooting Video Game

Sandy Hook Elementary Crime Scene Photos

Sandy Hook Elementary School◦ December 2012◦ Adam Lanza (shooter)◦ Fatally shoots 20 students, 6 staff members and injures 2

others◦ Lanza’s mother (Nancy) found dead in her home◦ Lanza fatally shoots himself inside the school as law

enforcement arrives

Case Study- Sandy Hook

◦Single point entry/breached◦Created Crisis Plan/followed plan◦Created illusion of empty classroom◦Not all doors were locked◦312 live rounds found◦50 spent rounds◦Police arrived on scene within 10 minutes from the first heard gunshot

Case Study- Sandy Hook

Sandy Hook Elementary

Front Entrance

Front Entrance

Front Entrance

Access button

Weapons found on Lanza

Classroom 10

Demolition of the school

Crisis Response Plans

Preparation of Crisis Response Plan for Each School. (Board Policy 2.38 Section 6.)

Each school calendar year the school site principal or his/her designee shall prepare a written Crisis Response Plan in accordance with the format prescribed in the manual entitled Prepared for Action - Responding Effectively to Crisis in Your School. In addition, the principal is to submit said Crisis Response Plan by email to the District Crisis Plan Coordinator (School Police) prior to the second week students are in school for that school calendar year. Updated editions are to be submitted as needed during the school year.

School Emergency Drills- Board Policy 2.38 paragraph 8 and Board Policy 2.381 paragraph 3. section d.

All school centers and support facilities are required to conduct Code Red (lock-down) and Code White/Blue (evacuation) drills once each semester. Semester One drills must be held prior to October 31st of each year and Semester Two drills must be held in the month of January of each year.

All must be reported within 48 hours utilizing People Soft

Manual - Prepared for Action - Responding Effectively to Crisis in Your School.

Crisis Response and Planning for All-Hazards Events Policy 2.38

School Crisis Intervention Team and Training. Each school site will establish and maintain a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) of no less than ten (10) staff members. At least half of the CIT members are to be trained in VITAL (Violence Intervention Techniques and Language). All CIT members are to receive annual training to carry out the school's crisis response plan.

School Crisis Intervention Team and TrainingBoard Policy 2.38 Paragraph 7

School Emergency Drills- Board Policy 2.38 paragraph 8 and Board Policy 2.381 paragraph 3. section d.

A total of ten (10) fire drills (shall be conducted each school year for each school center. Two (2) of these fire drills must be held during the first thirty (30) days of the school term.

Two (2) tornado drills are required annually for each school center. One drill should be scheduled during the month of September and the second drill should coincide with the annual tornado drill conducted by Emergency Management. School Police will issue a Bulletin with the date for the second tornado drill.

All school centers and support facilities are required to conduct Code Red (lock-down) and Code White/Blue (evacuation) drills once each semester. Semester One drills must be held prior to October 31st of each year and Semester Two drills must be held in the month of January of each year.

All must be reported within 48 hours utilizing People Soft

School Emergency Drills

Keep doors locked at all times ID Badges worn and visible at all times All visitor’s must check in at the front desk Promote a culture of open communication with

students Have staff build relationship with students

Additional safety items

Call 911

Then call School Police dispatch at px 48700 or 561-434-8700

School Police will then make all of the appropriate notifications.

Reporting the Emergency/Crisis

Hurricane Manual can be found on the CAO website.

If you are a shelter make sure you are aware of your responsibilities as a shelter manager

A school Police Supervisor will be assigned to the shelter along with school police officers.

Hurricane Procedures

2014 SHELTERS CAPACITYAtlantic Community High 5,591Bethune Elementary 418Boca Raton High 3,218Boynton Beach High 2,075Forest Hill High School 2,192Independence Middle 554John I Leonard High 4,704Lake Shore Middle 2,071Pahokee M/S 975Palm Beach Central High 6,168Palm Beach Gardens High 5,267Park Vista High 5,520Seminole Ridge High 4,049West Boca High 3,553West Gate Elementary 473

Hurricane Shelters

Crisis Communications

School Police dispatch will notify the Office of Communications after an emergency is reported to them.

As the district responds to the emergency, the Office of Communications is activated to supports with crisis communications:

Act as spokespeople with the media Make and/or coordinate public statements Assist with emergency notifications to

parents, if needed Provide general information to the public Provide counsel and/or support schools

and departments with post-emergency communications

Other

Communicating During an Emergency

Refer reporters to the new Media Hotline (357-1114) for support.

Soon after the emergency is handled, take the time to update your staff, parents, students and the community. This step is critical to creating a culture of trust, respect and community. The Office of Communications and the Office

of Engagement can support or provide guidance.

Helpful Tips

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