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Homeland Security Operations Manager November 1 2018 Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Georgias School Safety Law OCGA 2021185 Every public school must have a ID: 805826

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School SafetyBill O’Brien Homeland Security Operations Manager

November 1, 2018

Georgia Emergency Management and

Homeland Security Agency

Slide2

Georgia’s School Safety Law

(OCGA 20-2-1185)

Every public school must have a

safety plan. Plan updated and reviewed annually

Submitted to local EMA for review/approval Plan must address certain emergencies:Natural Disasters

Hazardous and Radiological Materials

Acts of Violence and TerrorismOther

Emergencies Certain people must have input:

Parents, Students, Teachers

Community Leaders

Public Safety Departments to include

Local EMA

The GEMA/HS Coordinators Provide:

Training & technical

assistance

Incident Response and Support

Slide3

Services We Provide

GEMA/HS provides

training and technical assistance throughout the state’s education community, and is able to provide these services to both public and private school systems in

the areas of emergency management and safe school operations. GEMA/HS is one source of support and technical assistance related to school safety. Local emergency management agencies, local law enforcement agencies, school resource officers,

and the Georgia Department of Education also provide valuable assistance to schools as they develop their safety planning.

Slide4

Technical Assistance

Includes, but is not limited to:

Bomb Threat Management

Crisis Management PlanningCrisis Response Team DevelopmentExercise DesignSafety Plan DevelopmentSite Assessments

Drills/Evacuations

Slide5

Site Surveys

/ Assessments

Requested by the school systemSB 15 now mandated, must be completed by 2021

Performed in conjunction with Local EMA, Law Enforcement, Fire, etc.

Slide6

Safety Plan Assistance

In conjunction with Local EMA, Law Enforcement and other Public Service Organizations

Provide technical support and recommendations

Slide7

Drills and Exercises

Evaluate drills and exercises

Assist in drill development

Provide list of other recommended drills

Slide8

School Safety on the Web

List of Handouts and Checklists

Information on School Safety Laws

Training Course List and DescriptionsCoordinator Contact Informationwww.gema.ga.gov

www.gema.ga.gov

Slide9

Training We Provide

Schools

may request any of the following training programs from GEMA/HS:Active Shooter, Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)

Bullying PreventionCurrent Drug Trends in SchoolsImplications for Terrorism in Schools

Visual Weapons ScreeningSecurity Access AuditGang Awareness

Severe Weather Preparedness Stop the Bleed

Slide10

CRASE

Citizen Response to Active Shooter Events

*Developed by Texas State University * Developed ALERRT (Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training)

* 2013 – National Standard for Law Enforcement response per FBI

Slide11

CRASE (continued)

Follows Department of Homeland Security Guidelines

AVOIDDENY

DEFENDSimple to rememberProvides optionsFree of charge

Slide12

Visual Weapons

Screening

Situational awareness

Great for front office staffWeapon carrying identifiersDiscuss correct actions to take

Slide13

Weather Awareness

Weather terminology

Safe practices

Slide14

What is GEMA/HS doing?Annual Safety in our Schools Conference.Host training classes on Managing School Bomb Threats (July 2019).Assisting Schools with Lockdown/Re-unification exercises.Teaching CRASE/Stop the Bleed and conducting Site Assessments and providing Safety Plan assistance throughout the State.Created a standardized site assessment format endorsed by DOE and used by GEMA/HS Coordinators.Support schools by participating in National Night Out.

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Continued Partnerships Ga. Dept. of Education Ga. School Board Association Regional Education Service Agencies (RESA) Ga. School Superintendents Association Ga. Information Sharing and Analysis Center (GISAC)

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Homeland Security Task Force MOU with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to create a Homeland Security Task Force. GEMA Homeland Security Coordinators : Certified Law Enforcement Officers.Adds a level of investigative follow-up related to Threat

to Life issues. Regional Terrorism Specialist/TFA respond to access credibility/severity of a threat. Improves the reporting process and tracking on school related threats. (Will be tracked through GISAC)

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Homeland Security Coordinators

Area 6

Kevin Stanfield

Cell:404-434-1160Kevin.stanfield@gema.ga.gov

Area

3

Area 7

Cell: 404-558-6107

Area

2

Casey Cope

Cell:

404-852-7143

casey.cope@gema.ga.gov

Area 1

David Shanks

Cell:

404-772-3799

david.shanks@gema.ga.go

v

Area 4

Clint Westbrook

Cell: 404-977-7555

clint.westbrook@gema.ga.gov

Area

5

Area

8

Kerry

Futch

Cell: 404-719-7377

k

erry.futch@gema.ga.gov

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Reporting

SEE SOMETHING,SEND SOMETHINGReport suspicious activity anywhere within the U.S.

Anonymous/self identified tip submission

Two-way, real-time, anonymous/self identified messagingCheck your tip statusGet critical information through broadcast notifications and pulse notifications

Call 833-SEE-SEND or app is available to iPhone, Android and iPad users.

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See Something, Send Something App

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Questions ?

Slide21

Thank you!Bill O’BrienWilliam.obrien@gema.ga.gov