Support of Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies to Actively Work With Their Schools and Businesses on Alternatives to Lockdown Protocol

Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee

PTOC. 14.t16

Passed: November 2016

WHEREAS, law enforcement agencies have worked diligently with schools and businesses in preparation of active shooter/ multi-casualty violence incidents; and

WHEREAS, the concern that such protocols have been observed and potentially countered by potential actors; and

WHEREAS, the threat of incidents of active shooter/multi-casualty violence are likely to continue with the potential of becoming more severe through acts of terrorism; and

WHEREAS, the need to consistently re-evaluate lockdown and evacuation protocols exists within our schools, businesses and organizations by conducting ongoing analysis of lockdown and evacuation protocols; and

WHEREAS, there is never a one size fits all protocol to accommodate all incidents; and

WHEREAS, the safety of our children and citizens is and must always be a top priority; and

WHEREAS, options through analysis should and will exist; and

WHEREAS, taking full advantage of the identified options will best benefit law enforcement response in minimizing casualties in such incidents; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) calls upon the heads of all Law Enforcement agencies to partner with schools, businesses and organizations where events are held within their jurisdictions to proactively analyze current lockdown and evacuation protocols working toward potential alternatives that may be more beneficial in minimizing casualties in the event of an attack.