Effective Practices. Principal – The principal is responsible for the overall development and final content of the individual school plan. The principal is also responsible for inviting police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) to participate in plan development and for making them aware of planning and drills; for the training of staff and students; and for the overall safety of staff and students. The principal (and, it is understood, his or her designate) must be completely familiar with the school’s bomb threat plan and with the scope of the authority vested in, and the responsibilities associated with, the principal’s position as defined in the plan. Staff – School staff, and in particular administrators, have the overall responsibility for the training, safety, and well-being of students. During a bomb threat incident, administrators also have the responsibility of working closely with police. Students – Students have a responsibility to be familiar with the plan and to respond quickly to the direction of staff during a bomb threat or explosives incident. Any student with information on or prior knowledge of anyone or anything that may be associated with or result in a bomb threat, the placement of a suspicious package/device, or an explosives incident must come forward with that information as soon as possible. Parents/Guardians – Parents and guardians must be informed of the existence of this plan. Parents can be encouraged to reinforce with their children the responsibilities students have with respect to following directions during an incident and disclosing any information they may have prior to or during an incident. Police – Police are responsible for responding to and investigating bomb threats and explosives incidents. During any such incident, police will assume command and control of the response and investigation but will liaise and work closely with the principal and other emergency services throughout the process. The police must be notified of all bomb threat incidents, regardless of other actions taken by the schools. The criminal investigation of bomb threats by the police may lead to the apprehension of persons responsible. The investigation itself may also serve as a deterrent for future “copycat” incidents. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) – EMS personnel will provide urgent medical care in the event of an explosives incident.
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