Safety and Security
School Safety Emergency Response Protocols
The FDCSD, in collaboration with local law enforcement and first responders, has adopted standard response protocols for use in emergencies. During an emergency, one or more of the following responses may be implemented.
Everything that we train comes directly from The I Love U Guys Foundation.
Evacuate: evacuate is used when there is a need to move students from point A to point B in an orderly fashion. A fire drill is an example.
Shelter: shelter is used when there is a need for personal or group protection. A tornado drill in an example.
Secure The Perimeter: secure the perimeter is used, often at the request of the police department, as a preventive measure when there is a threat outside/near the school. This response was formerly known as a lockout.
Lockdown: lockdown is used when there is a threat inside the school.
Hold: hold is used to keep students and staff in classrooms and out of halls.
What can parents/guardians do to help our schools be prepared for an emergency?
Ensure your contact information is current in Infinite Campus.
Keep all medical information for your child up to date with the school.
Talk to your child about the need to follow directions in an emergency and to pay close attention during drills.
During an emergency, please do not come to or call the school. Listen for information, updates and instructions to come from the district.
Safe+Sound Iowa
Safe+Sound Iowa is a free anonymous school threat reporting tool for all public and accredited non-public schools across the state provided by the Governor’s School Safety Bureau and the Iowa Department of Public Safety. Students, school staff, parents and community members can submit school safety concerns anonymously using the Safe+Sound Iowa mobile app, website or the toll-free tip line.
They will reach out to the appropriate local school safety contact, law enforcement, or other community partners to address the situation.
There are three ways you can make a report:
Download the Safe+Sound app
By Phone: 800-224-6018
