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School Safety Bill O’Brien Homeland Security Operations Manager
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency School Safety Bill O’Brien Homeland Security Operations Manager November 1, 2018
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Georgia’s School Safety Law (OCGA 20-2-1185)
Every public school must have a safety plan. Plan updated and reviewed annually Submitted to local EMA for review/approval Plan must address certain emergencies: Natural Disasters Hazardous and Radiological Materials Acts of Violence and Terrorism Other Emergencies Certain people must have input: Parents, Students, Teachers Community Leaders Public Safety Departments to include Local EMA The GEMA/HS Coordinators Provide: Training & technical assistance Incident Response and Support
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Services We Provide GEMA/HS provides training and technical assistance throughout the state’s education community, and is able to provide these services to both public and private school systems in the areas of emergency management and safe school operations. GEMA/HS is one source of support and technical assistance related to school safety. Local emergency management agencies, local law enforcement agencies, school resource officers, and the Georgia Department of Education also provide valuable assistance to schools as they develop their safety planning.
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Technical Assistance Includes, but is not limited to:
Bomb Threat Management Crisis Management Planning Crisis Response Team Development Exercise Design Safety Plan Development Site Assessments Drills/Evacuations
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Site Surveys / Assessments
Requested by the school system SB 15 now mandated, must be completed by 2021 Performed in conjunction with Local EMA, Law Enforcement, Fire, etc.
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Safety Plan Assistance
In conjunction with Local EMA, Law Enforcement and other Public Service Organizations Provide technical support and recommendations
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Drills and Exercises Evaluate drills and exercises
Assist in drill development Provide list of other recommended drills
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School Safety on the Web
List of Handouts and Checklists Information on School Safety Laws Training Course List and Descriptions Coordinator Contact Information
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Training We Provide Schools may request any of the following training programs from GEMA/HS: Active Shooter, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) Bullying Prevention Current Drug Trends in Schools Implications for Terrorism in Schools Visual Weapons Screening Security Access Audit Gang Awareness Severe Weather Preparedness Stop the Bleed
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CRASE Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events
*Developed by Texas State University * Developed ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training) * 2013 – National Standard for Law Enforcement response per FBI
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CRASE (continued) Follows Department of Homeland Security Guidelines
AVOID DENY DEFEND Simple to remember Provides options Free of charge
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Visual Weapons Screening
Situational awareness Great for front office staff Weapon carrying identifiers Discuss correct actions to take
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Weather terminology Safe practices
Weather Awareness Weather terminology Safe practices
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What is GEMA/HS doing? Annual Safety in our Schools Conference.
Host training classes on Managing School Bomb Threats (July 2019). Assisting Schools with Lockdown/Re-unification exercises. Teaching CRASE/Stop the Bleed and conducting Site Assessments and providing Safety Plan assistance throughout the State. Created a standardized site assessment format endorsed by DOE and used by GEMA/HS Coordinators. Support schools by participating in National Night Out.
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Continued Partnerships
Ga. Dept. of Education Ga. School Board Association Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) Ga. School Superintendents Association Ga. Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC)
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Homeland Security Task Force
MOU with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to create a Homeland Security Task Force. GEMA Homeland Security Coordinators : Certified Law Enforcement Officers. Adds a level of investigative follow-up related to Threat to Life issues. Regional Terrorism Specialist/TFA respond to access credibility/severity of a threat. Improves the reporting process and tracking on school related threats. (Will be tracked through GISAC)
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Homeland Security Coordinators
Area 6 Kevin Stanfield Cell: Area 1 David Shanks Cell: Area 7 Cell: Area 3 Area 8 Kerry Futch Cell: Area 4 Clint Westbrook Cell: Area 5 Area 2 Casey Cope Cell:
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SEE SOMETHING,SEND SOMETHING
Reporting SEE SOMETHING,SEND SOMETHING Report suspicious activity anywhere within the U.S. Anonymous/self identified tip submission Two-way, real-time, anonymous/self identified messaging Check your tip status Get critical information through broadcast notifications and pulse notifications Call 833-SEE-SEND or app is available to iPhone, Android and iPad users.
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See Something, Send Something App
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Questions ?
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Bill O’Brien William.obrien@gema.ga.gov
Thank you! Bill O’Brien
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