Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Module 8 Part 2

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1 Threat and Vulnerability Assessment Module 8 Part 2 Michael J. Hinske Principal, School Safety Coordinator Big Foot Union High School WSSCA Past President

2 Speakers Info Michael J. Hinske, Principal, School Safety Coordinator, Big Foot Union High School, Walworth, OJA-Homeland Security Planning Team, Safe Havens International Trainer, Past President WSSCA

3 Lesson Objective and Learning Target Upon completion of the presentation students will: 1. Understand the importance of a Vulnerability Assessment 2. Identify areas of vulnerability from an internal, external, and facility perspective. 3. Prepare plans for mitigating vulnerability. 4. Identify inspection and observational practices consistent with school safety. 5. Perform a school based analysis from data collected on internal vulnerability. 6. Identify best practices in building and design of school facilities and placement of security devices.

4 Why Identify Threats and Vulnerability? School safety and crisis plans must adhere to identified threats and vulnerabilities: Provide for a central focus on likely events Does not waste time and effort training for events unlikely to occur Allows for mitigation to occur where applicable Creates a system for understanding how the surroundings impact the school and community Forces multi-agency collaboration and plan development.

5 Preliminary Activity #1 1. Take a minute and think about your school and its place in the community. a. Can you identify at least 3 external threats or vulnerabilities present in the community? b. Can you identify at least three external threats present on your school site? c. Can you identify at least 5 internal threats or vulnerabilities present in your school?

6 What is Vulnerability A person or institution is vulnerable because they are: Susceptible to physical or emotional injury Susceptible to attack

7 Vulnerability Assessment A vulnerability assessment is the process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing (or ranking) the vulnerabilities (to) a system. Identifying the vulnerabilities or potential threats to each resource Mitigating or eliminating the most serious vulnerabilities for the most valuable resources US Department of Energy 2002

8 External Vulnerability + Threat Identify external threats present in the community or surrounding area that may likely impact the school: Off site external include: hazmat transport in adjacent area to school (train and truck) factories and materials present in factories traffic patterns including heavy truck traffic utility lines and transfer points utility plants hazardous materials stored near the school site including LP, gasoline, chemicals, etc.. shops or stores that sell dangerous weapons known drug selling points known gang hangouts and areas of congregation biological, radiological, and chemical attacks

9 Aerial View 1

10 Aerial View 2

11 Aerial View 3

12 External Vulnerability + Threat 1. On site factors include: a. Traffic control including vehicle and traffic patterns and parking b. Bus traffic and crosswalks c. Pedestrian traffic on site and in adjacent neighborhood d. Integration of pedestrian traffic and vehicles e. Trees and shrub placement f. Access points to roof g. Placement of gas and electric utility boxes and shutoffs, etc h. Entrance and access to school i. Placement and securing of dumpsters

13 External Vulnerability + Threat On site factors include: (Cont) j. Chemical and hazardous material storage k. Underground storage tanks l. Lines of sight during winter and snow removal operations m. Exit locations and clearing of entryways n. Drainage ditches o. Anything that impacts natural surveillance p. Vending machines q. District owned transportation

14 External Vulnerability and Mother Nature Weather related issues: Tornado Straight line winds Flooding Blizzards Severe cold Severe heat Thunderstorms and electrical discharge

15 Internal Vulnerability Internal vulnerabilities include: Facility Related Chemical storage locations Paper product storage locations Utility shutoff locations Stage curtains and fireproof materials Electrical panels Boiler rooms Network Hubs and Switch Rooms

16 Internal Vulnerability Internal vulnerabilities include: Facility Related (Cont) Kitchens and food storage locations Classroom and/or school moveable furniture Weight rooms and pools Door entry and door identification Unsecured classroom Catwalks Confined Space Entry Locations

17 Internal Vulnerability Internal vulnerabilities include: Incident Type Specific- General Fire Gas leak Explosion Bomb Threat Spilled chemicals Food borne illness Pandemic Flu or Pandemic Illness

18 Internal Vulnerability Internal Vulnerability- Student related include: Harassment- verbal, physical, written and electronic Fights Large group altercations Drugs and alcohol Gangs Bomb threats and threats of violence Medical emergency Slips and falls

19 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Adhere to and develop Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

20 CPTED- Strategies Natural Surveillance Maximize visibility of people, parking areas, windows, doors, sidewalks, bike racks. Increase lighting as necessary May mean redesign of entryways to schools. No blind entry.

21 CPTED- Strategies Territorial Reinforcement- ways to designate a change in space from public to private Gated entry areas Plantings Paint Signage Pavement

22 CPTED- Strategies Natural Access Control- Denying access to areas without sightlines. Use sidewalks or other means to funnel or channel people to desired locations and away from undesired areas Use physical or man made barriers to maintain safety and keep people away from undesired areas.

23 CPTED- Strategies Target Hardening- Prohibiting public entry Bollards Access Control Systems Window and Door Locks Concrete Flower Boxes and Barriers

24 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Prepare policies and procedures Door locking, secure entry, and access control General rules for school safety and occupancy Facility inspection School supervision Transportation inspection and driver certification Identification of unsafe conditions Locker control and inspection Inspection of Vehicles and lockers on campus Signage to alert of inspection

25 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Identify Best Practices- Chemical and Chemical Storage Chemical storage containers meet requirements Inventory of all chemical materials Require MSDS and locate MSDS proximally Remove unnecessary chemicals and unsafe materials Separate acids

26 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Identify Best Practices- Chemical and Chemical Storage (Cont) Identify and label all containers Train staff in safe use of chemicals Make PPE required Chain gas cylinders securely Have chemical containment systems available Radon- Periodic check and make repairs/venting as necessary

27 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Identify Best Practice- Access Control Identify each exit/entrance by number or letter Require visitors entry only after being screened Identify and control keys and key systems Require visitors to wear ID badges Maintain ability to lock down exterior doors without physical presence Train staff to confront or intercede with unrecognized persons in the building Post signage regarding visitors Teach staff regarding procedures for access control and facility use

28 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Identify Best Practice- Incident Plan Weather related Identify likely events- Tornado, flood etc Identify shelter locations and post directions for use Consult building architect/engineer to determine best and safest locations. Clear shelter locations with emergency services Identify communications plan and backup plans for multi jurisdictional communications Identify alternate evacuation locations and family reunification protocols.

29 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Identify Best Practice- Incident Plan Non Weather Related Threats of violence- shooting in school, weapon on campus, armed intruder, armed standoff outside of school, bomb threat, biological, radiological, chemical attack, kidnapping, assault, sexual assault, fight, large group altercation, Medical emergency- illness, injury, death Accident- traffic on site, traffic off site, death due to accident Other- graffiti, harassment, discrimination

30 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Identify in school records on discipline Review discipline logs for patterns of behavior- Incident type related Review discipline logs for patterns of behavior- Location, location, location Review discipline logs for patterns of behavior- Time related Establish proactive practices Supervision- proximal and general Establish policy/procedure necessary to combat

31 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Develop a comprehensive training plan Create and identify a crisis team Identify and train a school safety committee Train all staff yearly on plan- Crisis management and emergency operations- Document training Blood Borne Pathogen- Document training Conduct fire drills each month using various scenariosblocked exits, etc.. Conduct lockdown drills Conduct secure evacuation drills Practice full attendance and accountability exercise Conduct locker searches- practice safe search- Gloves and other PPE as necessary- Based on what is being searched for

32 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? Develop a comprehensive training plan Periodically review plans and bring staff up to date on current status of events Develop a plan for training substitutes Train specific staff in specialized areas per Com. 32 and OSHA- Science/Ag, Tech Ed, Art, FACE and School Kitchen, New Employees, Custodial and B/G, Others as necessary- Document training Conduct table top and or functional drills with safety team and responders

33 How do we mitigate Vulnerability? General Aspects Adopt a safety first attitude Routinely implement inspections with accurate records Assign daily walk around duties- observe and correct Inside Outside Remove external barriers to supervision Remove brush/rocks, anything that can impact supervision or building entry Train with first responders Don t rely on Technology as a means to an end. Technology is a tool.

34 People Mitigate Vulnerability Nothing beats good old people power. Want to mitigate vulnerabilitywork with your people. Secretaries, Bus Drivers, Teachers, Aides, Custodians, Administrators, Students, Parents, Cooks etc

35 Photo Session

36 Access Control

37 Interior Security Off Hours

38 Chemical Storage

39 Chemical Storage- What s Missing?

40 Safety Ready to Go!

41 Electrical Storage Vaults- What s wrong with picture 1?

42 Spill Control and Locked Storage

43 Network Security- Doors Locked and Secure?

44 Compressed Gas Cylinder Storage

45 Custodial Closets and Switch Locations

46 The Scene Shop

47 Airlocks and Door Security

48 School Owned Transportation

49 Utility Access and Guarding Signage to the Roof

50 Dumpsters Secured and Locked

51 Signage Upon Entering Grounds

52 Bike Rack- Problem? The Walkway

53 Line of Sight for Traffic Control

54 Line of Sight 2

55 Exercise 2 You are the new safety coordinator of a high school with a serious safety issue that is student related. Look at worksheet two and develop a plan of attack for dealing with the safety issue present. Your facility has no physical security or security technology in place.

56 Exercise 2 Include a plan for technology upgrades and placement of technology in the facility. Include a plan for policies and procedures necessary to assist you in the safety of your school.

57 Thanks for Your Participation and Engagement Remember it is all about the kids and the safety of our greatest assets!