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Immediate Communication of Critical Incidents

Administrator’s Protocol for Immediate Communication of Critical Incidents

For all incidents, use the Incident Command System to follow the Critical Response Plan.

Use the Emergency/Critical Phone tree to contact district personnel.

-Always send an E-Admins in the following situations and any other critical communication as soon as possible–

Whenever Law Enforcement or School Resource Officer is involved

Any emergency:

  • After calling 911, send E-ADMINS to group within five (5) minutes
  • Call safety & security risk manager as soon as possible: 253-583-7357 or cell phone 253-606-1330
  • Send a written incident report to safety & security risk manager
  • Enter a SchoolDude work order for district property repairs if applicable

Any non-emergency:

  • Report to police/SRO  

See also:
Critical Incident Response Plan and applicable district policies

Child Abuse See also:District Policy/Procedure 3421 & 3421-P1
  • Determine whether to call Law Enforcement
  • Always make report to CPS
  • Send copy of CPS report to student services director via courier
  • If law enforcement is involved and/or someone from CPS visits the school, email E-Admins group immediately

 

Lost or Missing Child See also:Critical Incident Response Plan
If child cannot be immediately located:
  • Notify the principal
  • Call transportation dispatch
  • Call law enforcement non-emergency number

 

Emergency Expulsions
If student is emergency expelled and it is likely to result in long-term suspension:
  • Email student services director and assistant superintendent with a summary of details

 

Injury

If staff member is injured:

  • Follow the Worker’s Compensation flowchart
  • Notify Executive Director of Human Resources

If student is injured:

  • Email assistant superintendent
  • Send written report to safety & security risk manager

 

Trespass Notifications See also: District Policy/Procedure 3160, 4203 & 4203-P1

If anyone seeks to issue a no-trespass notification for any district property:

  • Contact asst supt. If approved, asst supt will request safety & security risk manager draft a letter.
  • Safety & security risk manager will provide a copy of the letter to supt, asst supt, principal, and LPD. For incidents on JBLM, a copy is provided to JBLM Police.
Theft

If theft is in excess of $500, or unable to determine:

  • Call law enforcement
  • Send written incident report to safety & security risk manager

If theft is under $500:

  • Call law enforcement if of significant value
  • Send written incident report to safety & security risk manager

Any burglary or forced entry:

  • Call law enforcement
  • Send written incident report to safety & security risk manager

 

Vandalism

If vandalism involves law enforcement:

  • Call law enforcement and photograph if possible
  • Send written incident report to safety & security risk manager
  • Contact maintenance & operations
  • Complete SchoolDude work order for repairs

 

Vehicle Accident

If any serious injuries, call 911 immediately Any accident in district vehicle or equipment:

  • Call law enforcement
  • Call transportation
  • Send written incident report to safety & security risk manager

If after hours or on weekend/holiday

  • Call transportation supervisor or director of transportation

 

Agency / District Phone Numbers In case of emergency, call 911
Lakewood Police (Non-emergency) 253-287-4455
JBLM Police Dispatch 253-912-4442
Child Protective Services  253-983-6100
- After hours/weekends  1-800-422-7517 Director of Transportation  253-583-7390
Transportation Supervisor  253-583-5495/5497 Transportation Dispatcher 253-583-5494