This Guide represents a modification of the Secret Service threat assessment process,
based upon findings from the Safe School Initiative. It is intended for use by school
personnel, law enforcement officials, and others with protective responsibilities in
our nation’s schools. This Guide includes suggestions for developing a threat
assessment team within a school or school district, steps to take when a threat or
other information of concern comes to light, consideration about when to involve law
enforcement personnel, issues of information sharing, and ideas for creating safe
school climates.
Language
English
Pages
87
Format
Kindle Edition
Threat Assessment in Schools: A Guide to Managing Threatening Situations and to Creating Safe School Climates
This Guide represents a modification of the Secret Service threat assessment process,
based upon findings from the Safe School Initiative. It is intended for use by school
personnel, law enforcement officials, and others with protective responsibilities in
our nation’s schools. This Guide includes suggestions for developing a threat
assessment team within a school or school district, steps to take when a threat or
other information of concern comes to light, consideration about when to involve law
enforcement personnel, issues of information sharing, and ideas for creating safe
school climates.