School
Emergency Guide

Intruder / Hostage

Notify Principal.
Ask another staff person to accompany you before approaching intruder.
Politely greet intruder and identify yourself.
Ask intruder the purpose of his/her visit.
Inform intruder that all visitors must register at the main office.
If intruder’s purpose is not legitimate, ask him/her to leave. Accompany intruder to exit.

Warn intruder of consequences for staying on school property. Inform him/her that you will call police.
Notify security or police and Principal if intruder still refuses to leave. Give police full description of intruder.
Walk away from the intruder if he/she indicates a potential for violence. Be aware of intruder’s action at this time (where he/she is located in school, whether he/she is carrying a weapon or package, etc).
Principal notifies Superintendent and may issue lock-down procedures (see Lock-Down Procedures Section).

If hostage taker is unaware of your presence, do not intervene.
Call 911 immediately. Give dispatcher details of situation; ask for assistance from hostage negotiation team.
Seal off area near hostage scene.
Notify Principal.
Principal notifies Superintendent.
Give control of scene to police and hostage negotiation team.
Keep detailed notes of events.