Safety

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Standard Response Protocol

When an emergency takes place at school, we follow the Standard Response Protocol developed by the I Love You Guys Foundation. Used by 50,000 schools, agencies, and organizations—including Districts 90 and 97—the protocol ensures that OPRF and all first responders are using the same vocabulary and set of actions in an emergency.  

The Standard Response Protocol has five specific actions, described below, and replaces all previous terminology used by the school.

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HOLD
In your classroom or area.

Something is happening, such as a disturbance or medical emergency, where we need to limit movement until the situation is addressed. Teachers close and lock their doors and continue with class until the release of the Hold is announced.

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SECURE
Get inside. Lock outside doors.

There is no safety threat inside the building. Something is happening outside the school, such as police activity. Staff and students need to get inside the building immediately. Business as usual, including changing classes. Release of the Secure will be announced.

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LOCKDOWN
Locks, lights, out of sight.

There is an immediate safety threat inside the building. Lock classroom/office doors, turn out the lights, move out of sight. Lockdown ends ONLY when police or Campus Safety staff unlock the door and release the occupants. 

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EVACUATE
To a location outside the building.

There is a safety threat, such as a fire or chemical spill, where everyone needs to leave the building.

 

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SHELTER
Follow safety instructions.

There is an environmental emergency, such as a tornado or earthquake. Everyone goes to the shelter location for their classroom or office, and follows any additional instructions.