EMERGENCY PLAN

for

HOSTAGE SITUATION

Witness to a hostage situation:

If the hostage–taker is unaware of your presence, DO NOT INTERVENE!

·   Notify building administrator. Building administrator may wish to initiate lockdown procedures or evacuation.

·   Call 911. Give dispatcher details of situation.

·   Seal off area near hostage scene.

·   Police will take control of hostage scene; building administrator coordinates with police for safety and welfare of students and staff.

·   Document all activities.

If taken hostage:

·   Cooperate with hostage–taker to the fullest extent possible.

·   Try not to panic. Calm students if they are present.

·   Treat the hostage–taker as normally as possible.

·   Be respectful to the hostage–taker.

·   Ask permission to speak; do not argue or make suggestions.

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Approved --/--/08