A Simple Lockdown Drill Checklist for School Security Teams
A practical before, during and after checklist to help school security teams run and document lockdown drills.
Before the drill
Preparation keeps the drill calm and useful:
- Confirm the date and time with administration
- Check that classroom doors lock from the inside
- Make sure every post knows its role
- Decide who will observe and take notes
During the drill
Observers should note:
- How quickly the announcement reached every area
- Hallways, bathrooms and common areas that were cleared
- Doors left unlocked or windows left uncovered
- Anyone who didn't know what to do
After the drill
Write the record the same day while details are fresh: date, time, building, who led it, how long it took and what went wrong. Turn every problem into a repair ticket or a training item, and check it is fixed before the next drill.
Always follow your state and district guidance for how lockdown drills must be run and how often.
Keep every drill and ticket in one place
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